Honda CR-V vs. Dodge Nitro Review

Utility
The CR-V and the Nitro can accommodate the same number of passengers. The Dodge Nitro is a better choice than the Honda as far as transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of equipment or large pets. Towing is substantially more the Dodge Nitro's forte than it is the Honda CR-V's.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge Nitro than the Honda CR-V because of its larger tank. The Dodge Nitro and the Honda CR-V compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You'll definitely take the Nitro for a fill-up approximately as often as the Honda CR-V.

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 Honda to the dealership as the Dodge Nitro. The Dodge Nitro pales in comparison to the Honda CR-V when it comes to gas mileage. Regarding MSRP, the Dodge Nitro doesn't cost much less than the Honda CR-V. The Dodge will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the Honda CR-V. The Honda CR-V will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Dodge Nitro.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Nitro and the Honda most definitely handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The CR-V's engine is tremendously smaller than the Dodge Nitro's. Bear in mind that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; however, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Dodge Nitro is significantly more powerful than the Honda CR-V. The Dodge Nitro packs quite a wallop compared to the Honda CR-V when it comes to torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.

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

Warranty
The Dodge Nitro and the CR-V have the same basic after-sale protection.