2010 Dodge Nitro

2010 Dodge Nitro Price Range: $21,590 - $26,220

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Dodge Nitro to the dealership as the typical SUV. With respect to fuel economy, the typical SUV and the Nitro don't differ much. There honestly isn't much of a difference in gas mileage here, but if you must know, the typical SUV is a tad more economical than the Dodge Nitro. The Dodge Nitro is tremendously less expensive than the typical SUV in terms of MSRP.

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the typical SUV over the Dodge Nitro. The typical SUV is likely a better choice than the Nitro with respect to transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of cargo or massive dogs. The typical SUV outpulls the Dodge Nitro by a sizeable margin.

Convenience
You'll definitely have to take the Dodge Nitro for a fill-up more often than the average SUV because of its tank size and fuel economy.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Nitro offers a bit more head room than the average SUV, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The Dodge Nitro is not particularly roomier for your passengers than the average SUV.

Dimensions
The typical SUV is considerably heavier than the Dodge Nitro. The Dodge Nitro's tank is roughly the same size as the average SUV's, though the average SUV's is slightly bigger. The Nitro and the typical SUV compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
As far as horsepower, the typical SUV packs quite a wallop and will knock the Dodge Nitro down a few rungs. However, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Nitro and the average SUV definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Dodge Nitro and the typical SUV have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the typical SUV. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the typical SUV is substantially more powerful than the Dodge Nitro. The Dodge Nitro could learn a lesson or two from the average SUV with respect to pickup.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Dodge Nitro isn't quite as generous as the typical SUV's.