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2011 Dodge Nitro Heat 2WD
2024 Ford Escape Base FWD
$22,245 Starting Price (MSRP)
$28,000 Starting Price (MSRP)
7.8 / 10
Sub-Model Nitro Sub-Model Escape
Make Dodge Make Ford
Model Nitro Model Escape
Model Year 2011 Dodge Nitro Model Year 2024 Ford Escape
Year 2011 Year 2024
MSRP $22,245 MSRP $28,000
Engine 3.7L V6 Gas Engine 1.5L Turbo Inline-3 Gas
Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission 4-Speed Automatic Transmission 8-Speed Automatic
Horsepower 210 hp Horsepower 180 hp
Torque 235 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm Torque 199 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
City 16 MPG City 27 MPG
Highway 22 MPG Highway 34 MPG
Combined 18 MPG Combined 30 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity 19.5 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 14.8 gallons
Cruising Range City 312 miles Cruising Range City 399.6 miles
Cruising Range Highway 429 miles Cruising Range Highway 503.2 miles
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter 36.3 ft Turning Diameter 38.4 ft
Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels Wheels Type Steel Wheels
Front Suspension Upper/Lower "A" arms Front Suspension Strut
Rear Suspension Live Axle Rear Suspension Short And Long Arm
Head-Up Display Not Available Head-Up Display Not Available
Navigation System Optional Navigation System Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Not Available Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard
Power Liftgate Not Available Power Liftgate Not Available
Power Mirror(s) Standard Power Mirror(s) Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available
Automatic Parking Not Available Automatic Parking Not Available
Climate Control Not Available Climate Control Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Cruise Control Optional Cruise Control Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s) Not Available Heated Front Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel Not Available Heated Steering Wheel Not Available
Keyless Start Not Available Keyless Start Not Available
Keyless Entry Standard Keyless Entry Standard
A/C Standard A/C Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Not Available Multi-Zone A/C Not Available
Rear A/C Not Available Rear A/C Not Available
Power Driver Seat Not Available Power Driver Seat Not Available
Power Passenger Seat Not Available Power Passenger Seat Not Available
Remote Engine Start Not Available Remote Engine Start Standard
Remote Trunk Release Not Available Remote Trunk Release Not Available
Seat Memory Not Available Seat Memory Not Available
Seat-Massage Not Available Seat-Massage Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available
Telematics Not Available Telematics Standard
Navigation from Telematics Not Available Navigation from Telematics Not Available
Bucket Seats Standard Bucket Seats Standard
Cloth Seats Standard Cloth Seats Standard
Leather Seats Not Available Leather Seats Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel Not Available Leather Steering Wheel Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available
Vinyl Seats Not Available Vinyl Seats Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available
Sun/Moonroof Optional Sun/Moonroof Not Available
HD Radio Not Available HD Radio Not Available
Satellite Radio Standard Satellite Radio Not Available
MP3 Player Standard MP3 Player Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Auxiliary Audio Input Standard
Bluetooth Connection Not Available Bluetooth Connection Standard
Premium Sound System Not Available Premium Sound System Not Available
Entertainment System Not Available Entertainment System Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Optional Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available
Smart Device Integration Not Available Smart Device Integration Standard
WiFi Hotspot Not Available WiFi Hotspot Standard
Seating Capacity 5 seater Seating Capacity 5 seater
Curb Weight 3,976 lbs Curb Weight 3,283 lbs
Wheelbase 108.8 in Wheelbase 106.7 in
Front Wheel Size 20" x 7.5" Front Wheel Size 17" x 7"
Rear Wheel Size 20" x 7.5" Rear Wheel Size 17" x 7"
Front Tire P245/50R20 Front Tire P225/65HR17
Rear Tire P245/50R20 Rear Tire P225/65HR17
Front Width 61 in Front Width 62.4 in
Max Width 73.1 in Max Width 74.1 in
Height 70.5 in Height 66.1 in
Length 178.9 in Length 180.5 in
Front Seat Headroom 40.6 in Front Seat Headroom 40 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room 57.2 in Front Seat Shoulder Room 57.6 in
Front Seat Hip Room 56.1 in Front Seat Hip Room 55.2 in
Front Seat Leg Room 40.8 in Front Seat Leg Room 42.4 in
Rear Seat Headroom 40.8 in Rear Seat Headroom 39.3 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room 56.4 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room 56 in
Rear Seat Hip Room 47.4 in Rear Seat Hip Room 53.3 in
Rear Seat Leg Room 39.4 in Rear Seat Leg Room 40.7 in
Ground Clearance N/A Ground Clearance 7.5 in
Maximum Towing Capacity N/A Maximum Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs