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Dodge Nitro
2011 Dodge Nitro
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$22,245
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Honda Element
2011 Honda Element
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$20,825
Starting Price (MSRP)
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Overview

Engine
3.7L V6 Gas
Engine
2.4L Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
4-Speed Automatic
Transmission
5-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 16 MPG
Hwy: 22 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 20 MPG
Hwy: 25 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.5 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
4 seater

Photos

Dodge Nitro
2007-2011 Dodge Nitro Side Perspective Driving
2007-2011 Dodge Nitro Driver Area
70
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Honda Element
2009-2011 Honda Element Side View
2009-2011 Honda Element Driver Seat
35
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.7L V6 Gas
2.4L Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
210 hp @ 5200 rpm
166 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque
235 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
161 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Transmission
4-Speed Automatic
5-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,976 lbs
3,515 lbs
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
18 MPG
22 MPG
City
16 MPG
20 MPG
Highway
22 MPG
25 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
10.4 Tons/yr
8.5 Tons/yr
EPA rating
3
5

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
19.5 gallons
15.9 gallons
Cruising Range City
312 miles
318 miles
Cruising Range Highway
429 miles
397.5 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
178.9 in
169.9 in
Height
70.5 in
70.4 in
Max Width
73.1 in
71.6 in
Front Width
61 in
62.1 in
Rear Width
61 in
62.3 in
Wheelbase
108.8 in
101.4 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
6.9 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
4 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
40.8 in
41 in
Front Seat Headroom
40.6 in
43.3 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
57.2 in
57.1 in
Front Seat Hip Room
56.1 in
55 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
39.4 in
39.1 in
Rear Seat Headroom
40.8 in
38 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
56.4 in
52.2 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
47.4 in
47.6 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
68.7 ft³
74.6 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
29.3 ft³
25.1 ft³

Cargo Box Dimensions

Box Width (Wheelhousings)
40.5 in
N/A

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter
36.3 ft
34.9 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Steel Wheels
Front Wheel Size
20" x 7.5"
16" x TBD
Rear Wheel Size
20" x 7.5"
16" x TBD

Suspension

Front Suspension
Upper/Lower "A" arms
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Live Axle
Double Wishbone

Tires

Front Tire
P245/50R20
P215/70R16
Rear Tire
P245/50R20
P215/70R16
Spare Tire
Compact
N/A

Colors and Materials

Standard Interior Materials

  • Dark Slate Gray Interior, Cloth bucket seats
  • Gray, Fabric seat trim
  • Titanium, Fabric seat trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Optional
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Not Available
MP3 Player
Standard
Not Available

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Optional
Not Available

Comfort

Navigation System
Optional
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Optional
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Rear Parking Aid
Optional
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Rollover Rating

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Emissions
2 Years / 24,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
N/A
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