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.

Dodge Nitro in black
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.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA 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.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2012Petrol12.3 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2011Petrol12.8 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
2010Petrol13.2 L/100km21 mpg18 mpg—
2009Diesel8.8 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2009Petrol13.0 L/100km22 mpg18 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 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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What will a drive in your Nitro cost?

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The Roadtrip app showing a drive into London that costs £4.81 each, with fuel prices along the way