| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
| Model | Dodge Nitro | Kia Borrego | |
| Engine | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v 260 hp@5200 265 lb-ft@4000 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6000 267 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.8 in | 114.0 in | -5.2 in |
| Length | 178.9 in | 192.1 in | -13.2 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 75.4 in | -2.3 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 71.3 in | -1.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3971 lb. | 4248 lb. | -277 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.5 gal. | 20.6 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 60.2 in | -3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.8 in | 57.1 in | -0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.7 in | -0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.8 in | 39.0 in | 1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 59.1 in | -2.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.4 in | 56.1 in | -8.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 37.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.0 in | -38 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.7 in | -55.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.9 in | -44.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.9 in | -32.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 112 in (over 3 rows) | -33.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 19.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.1 | 49.3 ft3 | -17.2 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.2 ft3 | 97.6 ft3 | -32.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Dodge Nitro.
| 2009 Kia Borrego Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Plenty of room for all of the kids and their booster seats. see full Kia Borrego review |