Dodge Nitro vs. Jeep Cherokee
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Dodge Nitro and Jeep Cherokee contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Dodge Nitro and the Jeep Cherokee.
When we compare the Dodge Nitro's and the Jeep Cherokee's specifications and ratings, The Jeep Cherokee has the advantage in the area of interior volume. The Dodge Nitro and Jeep Cherokee have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Dodge Nitro's and the Jeep Cherokee's specifications and ratings, the Jeep Cherokee is a better car than the Dodge Nitro.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Dodge Nitro and the Jeep Cherokee makes 210 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Jeep Cherokee has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Dodge Nitro has the advantage in the areas of front head room, rear head room and rear leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
21590
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
40500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
34615
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
28995 - 40500
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
7223
Price Range:
3975 - 10826
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
53
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
139293
# Good or Great Deals:
19
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
37902
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
34121 - 40857
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Dodge Nitro Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Jeep Cherokee Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Nitro
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Cherokee
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.513050866494724
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Dodge Nitro Rankings
Not yet available
Jeep Cherokee Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Dodge Nitro Trim Levels
Detonator, Heat, SE, Shock, SXT
Jeep Cherokee Trim Levels
Limited
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
210 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
235 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
2000 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
210 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
230 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.049 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 22 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
312 / 429 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Cargo Space:
32.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
65.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
134.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Cargo Space:
33.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
68.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
141 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3976 lbs
Width:
73.1 inches
Height:
70.5 inches
Length:
178.9 inches
Wheelbase:
108.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4295 lbs
Width:
83.6 inches
Height:
67.5 inches
Length:
188.1 inches
Wheelbase:
113 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P225/75R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
225/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clear Coat / Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Blackberry Pearl Coat
Gray
Dark Charcoal Pearl Coat
Red
Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Coat / Redline 2 Pearl Coat
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Hydro Blue Pearl Coat
Gray
Not available
Red
Red Hot Pearl Coat
Silver
Silver Zynith Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Green
'41
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Slate Gray
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Black/Arctic
Black
Global Black
