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2011 Dodge Nitro Heat 2WD
2011 Mercury Mariner Hybrid FWD
$22,245 Starting Price (MSRP)
$30,115 Starting Price (MSRP)
Sub-Model Nitro Sub-Model Mariner Hybrid
Make Dodge Make Mercury
Model Nitro Model Mariner
Model Year 2011 Dodge Nitro Model Year 2011 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
Year 2011 Year 2011
MSRP $22,245 MSRP $30,115
Engine 3.7L V6 Gas Engine 2.5L Inline-4 Hybrid
Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission 4-Speed Automatic Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Horsepower 210 hp Horsepower 177 hp
Torque 235 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm Torque N/A
City 16 MPG City 34 MPG
Highway 22 MPG Highway 31 MPG
Combined 18 MPG Combined 32 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity 19.5 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 15.1 gallons
Cruising Range City 312 miles Cruising Range City 513.4 miles
Cruising Range Highway 429 miles Cruising Range Highway 468.1 miles
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Steering Type Electric assisted steering
Turning Diameter 36.3 ft Turning Diameter 36.7 ft
Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels
Front Suspension Upper/Lower "A" arms Front Suspension Independent
Rear Suspension Live Axle Rear Suspension Independent
Head-Up Display Not Available Head-Up Display Not Available
Navigation System Optional Navigation System Optional
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 Standard
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) Optional
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 Standard
Rear A/C Not Available Rear A/C Not Available
Power Driver Seat Not Available Power Driver Seat Standard
Power Passenger Seat Not Available Power Passenger Seat Not Available
Remote Engine Start Not Available Remote Engine Start Optional
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 Optional
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 Optional
Leather Steering Wheel Not Available Leather Steering Wheel Standard
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 Optional
HD Radio Not Available HD Radio Optional
Satellite Radio Standard Satellite Radio Standard
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 Optional
Entertainment System Not Available Entertainment System Optional
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Optional Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Optional
Smart Device Integration Not Available Smart Device Integration Not Available
WiFi Hotspot Not Available WiFi Hotspot Not Available
Seating Capacity 5 seater Seating Capacity 5 seater
Curb Weight 3,976 lbs Curb Weight 3,665 lbs
Wheelbase 108.8 in Wheelbase 103.1 in
Front Wheel Size 20" x 7.5" Front Wheel Size 16" x 7.0"
Rear Wheel Size 20" x 7.5" Rear Wheel Size 16" x 7.0"
Front Tire P245/50R20 Front Tire P235/70R16
Rear Tire P245/50R20 Rear Tire P235/70R16
Front Width 61 in Front Width 60.7 in
Max Width 73.1 in Max Width 71.1 in
Height 70.5 in Height 70 in
Length 178.9 in Length 175.1 in
Front Seat Headroom 40.6 in Front Seat Headroom 40.4 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room 57.2 in Front Seat Shoulder Room 56.6 in
Front Seat Hip Room 56.1 in Front Seat Hip Room 53.4 in
Front Seat Leg Room 40.8 in Front Seat Leg Room 41.6 in
Rear Seat Headroom 40.8 in Rear Seat Headroom 39.2 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room 56.4 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room 55.9 in
Rear Seat Hip Room 47.4 in Rear Seat Hip Room 49.1 in
Rear Seat Leg Room 39.4 in Rear Seat Leg Room 35.6 in
Ground Clearance N/A Ground Clearance 8.3 in