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Dodge Nitro vs Mazda Tribute

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2011 Dodge Nitro

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2011 Mazda Tribute

Overview

SpecDodge NitroSE FleetMazda Tributei Sport
Selected trimSE Fleeti Sport
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainrear wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission4-speed automatic5-speed manual
Engine typegasgas
Model year20112011

Pricing & market

SpecDodge NitroSE FleetMazda Tributei Sport
MSRP$21,590$20,555 (best)
For sale now00

Fuel economy & range

SpecDodge NitroSE FleetMazda Tributei Sport
Combined MPG18 MPG25 MPG (best)
City MPG16 MPG23 MPG (best)
Highway MPG22 MPG28 MPG (best)
Fuel tank19.5 gal (best)17.5 gal

Performance

SpecDodge NitroSE FleetMazda Tributei Sport
Horsepower210 hp (best)171 hp
Torque235 lb-ft (best)171 lb-ft
Engine size3.7 L (best)2.5 L
CylindersV6I4

Size & capability

SpecDodge NitroSE FleetMazda Tributei Sport
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors55
Cargo volume75.6 cu ft (best)67.2 cu ft
Towing capacity5,000 lbs (best)1,500 lbs
Payload1,150 lbs (best)1,048 lbs
Curb weight3,976 lbs3,272 lbs (best)
Ground clearance8.1 in8.4 in (best)
Wheelbase108.8 in (best)103.1 in
Length178.9 in (best)174.9 in
Width73.1 in (best)71.1 in
Height70.5 in (best)67.9 in

Safety & recalls

SpecDodge NitroSE FleetMazda Tributei Sport
NHTSA overall3 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)2 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)3 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)3 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole4 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover3 / 5 ★3 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimDodge NitroMazda Tribute
1

SE Fleet

$21,590 MSRP(Currently comparing)

i Sport

$20,555 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

SE Fleet

$23,340 MSRP

i Sport

$22,595 MSRP

3

Heat

$22,245 MSRP

i Sport

$24,350 MSRP

4

Heat

$23,995 MSRP

i Touring

$23,740 MSRP

5

SXT Fleet

$23,235 MSRP

i Touring

$25,495 MSRP

6

SXT Fleet

$24,985 MSRP

i Grand Touring

$25,700 MSRP

7

Detonator

$26,245 MSRP

i Grand Touring

$27,455 MSRP

8

Detonator

$27,995 MSRP

s Grand Touring

$27,315 MSRP

9

Shock

$27,245 MSRP

s Grand Touring

$29,065 MSRP

10

Shock

$28,995 MSRP

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