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.
- 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.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $36.19 per 100 km | $3,981 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $29.72 per 100 km | $3,299 |
| 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.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Petrol | 12.3 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 12.8 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 13.2 L/100km | 21 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Diesel | 8.8 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 13.0 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 13.8 L/100km | 21 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Diesel | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 13.8 L/100km | 21 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Diesel | 9.2 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 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, $3,299 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.
Cars like the Nitro
From other makes, closest in what they use.
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