Dodge Nitro MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Dodge Nitro model year from 2007 to 2011 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Nitro has been offered with 4.0L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl power plants; the most efficient version is the 2008 (up to 19 MPG combined). All rated versions run on regular gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Dodge Nitro fuel economy by year

YearCombined MPGEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2011 17–18 4.0L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl
2010 17–18 3.7L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl
2009 17–18 4.0L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl
2008 17–19 3.7L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl
2007 17–19 3.7L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl

2011 Dodge Nitro: engines & MPG

The 2011 Nitro was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.0L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Nitro 2WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 16 21 18 MPG
Nitro 2WD 3.7L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 22 18 MPG
Nitro 4WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 16 21 17 MPG
Nitro 4WD 3.7L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 21 17 MPG

2010 Dodge Nitro: engines & MPG

The 2010 Nitro was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.7L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Nitro 2WD 3.7L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 22 18 MPG
Nitro 2WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 16 21 18 MPG
Nitro 4WD 3.7L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 21 17 MPG
Nitro 4WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 16 20 17 MPG

2009 Dodge Nitro: engines & MPG

The 2009 Nitro was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.0L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Nitro 2WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 16 21 18 MPG
Nitro 2WD 3.7L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 22 18 MPG
Nitro 4WD 3.7L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 21 17 MPG
Nitro 4WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 16 20 17 MPG

2008 Dodge Nitro: engines & MPG

The 2008 Nitro was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.7L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Nitro 2WD 3.7L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 16 22 19 MPG
Nitro 2WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 16 21 18 MPG
Nitro 2WD 3.7L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 22 18 MPG
Nitro 4WD 3.7L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 16 22 18 MPG
Nitro 4WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 15 20 17 MPG
Nitro 4WD 3.7L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 21 17 MPG

2007 Dodge Nitro: engines & MPG

The 2007 Nitro was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.7L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Nitro 2WD 3.7L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 16 22 19 MPG
Nitro 4WD 3.7L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 16 22 18 MPG
Nitro 2WD 3.7L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 22 18 MPG
Nitro 4WD 3.7L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 21 18 MPG
Nitro 2WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 16 21 18 MPG
Nitro 4WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 15 20 17 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Dodge Nitro get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined economy for the Nitro ranges from 17 to 19 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2008 model year.

What engines does the 2011 Dodge Nitro have?

The 2011 Nitro was EPA-rated with 4.0L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl — see the 2011 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Dodge Nitro require premium gas?

No — rated versions run on regular.

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