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2007-2011 Dodge Nitro MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 17–19 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 4 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2011. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2007-2011 Dodge Nitro at a glance
The 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro covers 5 model years in the EPA database (24 configurations in all), rated 17–19 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2011, costs about $3,600 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Nitro 3.7L 6-cyl RWD (18 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. The best combined rating in the generation, 19 MPG, was reached in 2007 and 2008.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2007-2011 Dodge Nitro by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Gas | 17–18 MPG | $3,600–$3,800 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 17–18 MPG | $3,630–$3,840 | Ratings changed |
| 2009 | Gas | 17–18 MPG | $3,630–$3,840 | Ratings changed |
| 2008 | Gas | 17–19 MPG | $3,440–$3,840 | Ratings changed |
| 2007 | Gas | 17–19 MPG | $3,440–$3,840 | First year |
What the 2011 Nitro 3.7L 6-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$300
$3,600 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.00
Per 100 miles
$24.00
Five years
$18,000
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$120more a year
Class median $3,480 a year, MY2011
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2011 Dodge Nitro MPG
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,630 to $3,600, $30 less.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitro 3.7L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 3.7L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,600 |
| Nitro 4.0L 6-cyl RWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,660 |
| Nitro 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 21 | 17 | $3,730 |
| Nitro 3.7L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,800 |
2010 Dodge Nitro MPG
17–18 MPG · $3,630–$3,840/yr
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,630.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitro 4.0L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Nitro 3.7L 6-cyl RWD | 3.7L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Nitro 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Nitro 3.7L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,840 |
2009 Dodge Nitro MPG
17–18 MPG · $3,630–$3,840/yr
Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration moves from 19 to 18 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,440 to $3,630, $190 more.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitro 3.7L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 3.7L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Nitro 4.0L 6-cyl RWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Nitro 3.7L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Nitro 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
2008 Dodge Nitro MPG
17–19 MPG · $3,440–$3,840/yr
Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,440.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitro 3.7L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 3.7L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 22 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Nitro 3.7L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd | 3.7L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Nitro 4.0L 6-cyl RWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Nitro 3.7L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd | 3.7L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Nitro 3.7L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 3.7L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Nitro 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
2007 Dodge Nitro MPG
17–19 MPG · $3,440–$3,840/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitro 3.7L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 3.7L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 22 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Nitro 3.7L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd | 3.7L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Nitro 3.7L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 3.7L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 21 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Nitro 3.7L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd | 3.7L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Nitro 4.0L 6-cyl RWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Nitro 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Nitro 3.7L 6-cyl RWD: $4,890 in California and $3,140 in Texas, a $1,750 difference.
- California $4,890
- Washington $4,530
- New York $3,600
- Florida $3,400
- Texas $3,140
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2011 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2007-2011 (2007)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro get?
EPA rates the 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro at 17–19 MPG combined across 24 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2008 Nitro 3.7L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 19 MPG (16 city, 22 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro?
The Nitro 3.7L 6-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 19 MPG, in 2007 and 2008. The lowest top rating, 18 MPG, was in 2009, 2010 and 2011.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2011 Dodge Nitro per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Nitro 3.7L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,600 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $3,600–$3,800 a year. That is a $200 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2011 Dodge Nitro 100 miles?
About $24.00 per 100 miles for the Nitro 3.7L 6-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $24.00 and $25.33 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2011 Dodge Nitro more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Nitro 3.7L 6-cyl RWD is rated 16 city and 22 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2011 Dodge Nitro compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Nitro 3.7L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,600 a year to fuel, $120 more than the class median of $3,480, and less than 4 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 307 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2011, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2011 Dodge Nitro different from the 2010 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,630 to $3,600, $30 less. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2011 against 4 configurations for 2010. See the 2010 Dodge Nitro for that year.