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Dodge Nitro MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
5 model years · 2007–2011
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Dodge Nitro fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Dodge Nitro for 5 model years, 2007 to 2011. Across those years its combined rating runs 17–19 MPG. The latest model year, 2011, has 4 configurations rated 17–18 MPG combined and costing $3,600–$3,800 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2007 is the 2008 Nitro 3.7L 6-cyl RWD, at 19 MPG.
Dodge Nitro MPG by year
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Dodge Nitro generations
1 generations between 2007 and 2011. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2011 powertrain options
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Dodge Nitro's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Dodge Nitro run 17–19 MPG across model years 2007 to 2011. The latest year, 2011, is rated 17–18 MPG.
Which Dodge Nitro model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2008 Dodge Nitro Nitro 3.7L 6-cyl RWD has the highest combined rating since 2007, at 19 MPG.
How much does a Dodge Nitro cost to fuel per year?
For MY2011, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,600–$3,800 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,600.
Has the Dodge Nitro's fuel economy improved over time?
No. The most efficient configuration moved from 19 MPG in 2007 to 18 MPG in 2011, 1 MPG less.