Diesel, LPG and petrol · 2007–2012
Dodge Nitro
MPG, running costs and specs for the Dodge Nitro. By the official figures, the 2012 gets 23 mpg, about £2,419 a year in the UK.

- MPG
- 23 mpg
- 2012 official · 12.3 L/100km
- A year's petrol
- £2,419
- at today's prices in the UK
- On a full tank
- 353 miles
- 70 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a Nitro costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, the UK first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £34.55 per 100 miles | £2,419 |
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $36.19 per 100 km | $3,981 |
| Australia | $2.42/L petrol | $29.74 per 100 km | $3,301 |
| 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 MPG does the Dodge Nitro get?
The 2012 Dodge Nitro gets 23 mpg in UK gallons by its official figures (12.3 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Dodge Nitro cost to run a year in the UK?
About £2,419 a year at today's average petrol price of £1.74/L and a typical year's driving in the UK.
How far does a Dodge Nitro go on a full tank?
About 353 miles (569 km) 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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