Quick answer
The 2011 Dodge Nitro, the latest model year on record, is 178.7″ long, 73.2″ wide and 69.7″ tall on a 108.7″ wheelbase, and weighs 4,105 lb. At 14.9 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.1 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Dodge Nitro generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2011 | 178.7″ | 73.2″ | 69.7″ | 108.7″ | 3,953 lb |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
Nitro year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 178.7″ | 73.2″ | 108.7″ | 1 | |
| 2010 | 178.7″ | 73.2″ | 108.7″ | 1 | |
| 2009 | 178.7″ | 73.2″ | 108.7″ | 2 | |
| 2008 | 178.7″ | 73.2″ | 108.7″ | 2 | |
| 2007 | 178.7″ | 73.2″ | 108.7″ | 2 |
ROWS 5·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Nitro on the used market
In 166 Nitro listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2007–2011 car is the most common: 161 of them (97%), at an average asking price of $4,079.
| Generation | Listings | Share | Average asking price | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2011 | 161 | 97% | $4,079 | 150,029 mi |
| Other years | 5 | 3% | $5,820 | 102,022 mi |
ROWS 2·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026
Will a Nitro fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 14.9 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 14.9 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6.1 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
Among the 998 cars within 10″ of its length, the Nitro is heavier than 89%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 998 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 73.2″ | 71.3″ | +1.9″ |
| Wheelbase | 108.7″ | 105.1″ | +3.6″ |
| Curb weight | 4,105 lb | 3,393 lb | +712 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
Nitro against its rivals
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Nitro (this car) | 2011 | 178.7″ | 73.2″ | 4,105 lb |
| Jeep Liberty | 2012 | 176.8″ | 72.4″ | 4,127 lb |
| Jeep Commander | 2010 | 188.6″ | 74.8″ | 4,960 lb |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2010 | 168.9″ | 67.3″ | 3,146 lb |
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2011 Nitro bigger than the 2010?
No. The 2011 and 2010 Nitro are the same size and weight.
Which is bigger, the Nitro or the Jeep Liberty?
The 2012 Jeep Liberty is 1.9″ shorter and within 50 lb in weight than the 2011 Nitro.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 5 Nitro model years, 2007 to 2011. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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