Dodge Nitro vs Kia Sorento Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Dodge Nitro · Kia Sorento
- Length178.9 in
- Height69.9 in
- Wheelbase108.8 in
- Curb weight3,932 lb – 4,161 lb
- Width73.1 in
- Kia Sorento width74.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Nitro is 10.1 in shorter (178.9 in vs 189.0 in)
- Width: Dodge Nitro is 1.7 in narrower (73.1 in vs 74.8 in)
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 1.4 in taller (69.9 in vs 68.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (108.8 in vs 110.8 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 90 lb heavier (4,047 lb vs 3,957 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Dodge Nitro is 10.1 in shorter (178.9 in vs 189.0 in)
- Width: Dodge Nitro is 1.7 in narrower (73.1 in vs 74.8 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 90 lb heavier (4,047 lb vs 3,957 lb)
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 1.4 in taller (69.9 in vs 68.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (108.8 in vs 110.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Nitro — Dodge Nitro is shorter by 10.1 in Check garage fit for Dodge Nitro · garage fit for Kia Sorento
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Nitro — Dodge Nitro is narrower by 1.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Nitro — Based on length × width (Dodge Nitro)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Nitro | Kia Sorento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.9 in | 189.0 in | 10.1 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 74.8 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 68.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.8 in | 110.8 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.5 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,047 lb | 3,957 lb | 90 lb |
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