Diesel, LPG and petrol · 2007–2012

Dodge Nitro

Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Dodge Nitro. By the official figures, the 2012 uses 12.3 L/100km: 23 mpg UK, 19 mpg US.

Dodge Nitro in black
Fuel use
12.3 L/100km
2012 official
UK mpg
23 mpg
US mpg
19 mpg
On a full tank
569 km
70 L tank

What a Nitro costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$36.19 per 100 km$3,981
Australia$2.41/L petrol$29.67 per 100 km$3,293
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£34.55 per 100 miles£2,419
United States$4.35/gal petrol$22.78 per 100 miles$3,076

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

KA, 2007–2012

Specs for the 3.7 V6; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Medium SUV
Generation
KA
Built
2007-2012
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
RWD

Size and weight

Length
4,544 mm
Width
1,857 mm
Height
1,775 mm
Wheelbase
2,764 mm
Kerb weight
1,801 kg
Boot
1,189 L

Engine

Engine
3.7 L V6 petrol
Engine size
3,826 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
174 kW
Torque
340 Nm
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel tank
70 L

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2012Petrol12.3 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2011Petrol12.8 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
2010Petrol13.2 L/100km21 mpg18 mpg—
2009Petrol13.0 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
2009Diesel8.8 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2008Petrol13.8 L/100km21 mpg17 mpg—
2008Diesel9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2007Petrol13.8 L/100km21 mpg17 mpg—
2007Diesel9.2 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—

Dodge Nitro questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Dodge Nitro?

The 2012 Dodge Nitro uses 12.3 L/100km by its official figures: 23 mpg in UK gallons and 19 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Dodge Nitro cost to run a year?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $3,981 in New Zealand, $3,293 in Australia, £2,419 in United Kingdom, $3,076 in United States.

How far does a Dodge Nitro go on a full tank?

About 569 km (353 miles) from its 70 L tank at its official fuel use.

How big is the Dodge Nitro's boot?

1,189 L, for the 3.7 V6.

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What will a drive in your Nitro cost?

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