Dodge Nitro vs. Jeep Patriot
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Highlights
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$22,245
Starting MSRP
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$18,040
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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-
Towing Capacity
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1,000 lbs
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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-
Cargo Capacity
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N/A
Cargo Capacity
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-
Cargo Capacity
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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16 City / 22 Hwy
MPG
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22 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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210 hp
260 hp Horsepower
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158 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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3.7L/226
Displacement
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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210 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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158 @ 6400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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235 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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141 @ 5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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A/T
5-Speed A/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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16 City / 22 Hwy
MPG
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22 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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14.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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P245/50R20
Front Tire Size
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P215/60TR17
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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P245/50R20
Rear Tire Size
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P215/60TR17
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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20 x 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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17 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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20 x 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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17 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Suspension
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Upper/Lower "A" arms
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Live Axle
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Steering
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Measurements
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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103 ft³
Passenger Volume
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104 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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41 in
Front Head Room
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41 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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56 in
Front Hip Room
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52 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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41 in
Second Head Room
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40 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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39 in
Second Leg Room
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39 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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47 in
Second Hip Room
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51 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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109 in
Wheelbase
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104 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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179 in
Length, Overall
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174 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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69 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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71 in
Height, Overall
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66 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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8 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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33 in
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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47 in
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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45 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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41 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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38 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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27 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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33 in
Liftover Height
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31 in
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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69 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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54 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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29 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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23 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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Weight & Capacity
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-
Total Option Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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3,976 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,210 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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350 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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100 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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1,000 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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20 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Curb Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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Entertainment
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-
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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525
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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140
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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120
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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Pwr
Brake Type
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Front Disc/Rear Drum
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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11.9 x 1.1 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.4 x 0.5 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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9 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2011 Dodge Nitro or the 2017 Jeep Patriot?
The 2017 Jeep Patriot is more reliable than the 2011 Dodge Nitro according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2017 Patriot versus a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2011 Nitro.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2011 Dodge Nitro or the 2017 Jeep Patriot?
The 2017 Jeep Patriot is more fuel efficient than the 2011 Dodge Nitro with 24 MPG combined versus 18 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2011 Dodge Nitro or the 2017 Jeep Patriot?
The 2017 Jeep Patriot is cheaper than the 2011 Dodge Nitro with a $18,040 starting MSRP versus a $22,245 starting MSRP.
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