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2009 Dodge Nitro XE 2WD 4dr SE
Trim Info:
Rear Wheel Drive, 4 Door, 2WD Sport Utility
16 mpg city / 22 mpg hwy
Other Trims
16 mpg city / 22 mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications
Technical Data
Body Style:
4 Door
Drivetrain:
Rear Wheel Drive
EPA Classification:
2WD Sport Utility
Passenger Capacity:
5
Base Curb Weight (lbs):
3971
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
16
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
22
Engine Type:
Gas V6
Displacement:
3.7L/226
Fuel System:
SMPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
210 @ 5200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
235 @ 4000
Trans Description Cont.:
Automatic
Suspension Type - Front:
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear:
Live Axle
Front Tire Size:
P225/75R16
Rear Tire Size:
P225/75R16
Spare Tire Size:
Compact
Front Wheel Size (in):
16 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Size (in):
16 x 7.0
Front Wheel Material:
Steel
Rear Wheel Material:
Steel
Brake ABS System:
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
12.4 x 0.5
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
19.5
Wheelbase (in):
108.8
Length, Overall (in):
178.9
Advanced Technical Data
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score:
4
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG):
18
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
3500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
350
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
3500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
350
Engine Order Code:
EKG
Trans Order Code:
DGV
Trans Type:
4
First Gear Ratio (:1):
2.84
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
1.57
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.00
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.69
Reverse Ratio (:1):
2.21
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):
3.73
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):
600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):
160
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):
14.0
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
w/Coil Springs
Front Tire Order Code:
TRY
Rear Tire Order Code:
TRY
Spare Tire Order Code:
TBC
Spare Wheel Size (in):
Compact
Spare Wheel Material:
Steel
Steering Type:
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:
17.4
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):
3.42
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
36.3
Brake Type:
Pwr
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
11.9 x 1.1
Front Head Room (in):
40.6
Front Leg Room (in):
40.8
Front Shoulder Room (in):
57.2
Front Hip Room (in):
56.8
Second Head Room (in):
40.8
Second Leg Room (in):
37.7
Second Shoulder Room (in):
56.4
Second Hip Room (in):
47.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
73.1
Height, Overall (in):
69.9
Track Width, Front (in):
61.0
Track Width, Rear (in):
61.0
Liftover Height (in):
33.3
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³):
65.2
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³):
32.1
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