Dodge Nitro 2WD
18 MPG The 2011 Dodge Nitro 2WD is EPA-rated at 18 MPG combined (16 city / 21.5 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 833 gallons, $2667 a year in fuel, or $0.178 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2007–2011 run it averages 18.1 MPG, essentially flat across 5 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.139 | $1389 | $2083 | $2778 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.167 | $1667 | $2500 | $3333 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.178 | $1778 | $2667 | $3556 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.194 | $1944 | $2917 | $3889 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.222 | $2222 | $3333 | $4444 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.250 | $2500 | $3750 | $5000 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.278 | $2778 | $4167 | $5556 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 18 MPG | 16 | 21.5 | $3450 | 494 | 2 |
| 2010 | 18 MPG | 16 | 21.5 | $3450 | 494 | 2 |
| 2009 | 18 MPG | 16 | 21.5 | $3450 | 494 | 2 |
| 2008 | 18.3 MPG | 16 | 21.7 | $3400 | 485 | 3 |
| 2007 | 18.3 MPG | 16 | 21.7 | $3400 | 485 | 3 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 70 sport utility vehicle - 2wd models tracked here, the Dodge Nitro 2WD ranks 41 on current figures, against a class average of 20.8 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Buick Rendezvous FWD (19), Cadillac SRX 2WD (19), Hyundai Veracruz 2WD (19), Infiniti FX35 RWD (19), Pontiac Aztek FWD (19).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 494 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 7.4 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Dodge Nitro 2WD get?
The 2011 Dodge Nitro 2WD is rated at 18 MPG combined by the EPA — 16 city and 21.5 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 18.1 MPG, ranging from 18 to 19 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Dodge Nitro 2WD cost in fuel per year?
At 18 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 833 gallons — roughly $2667 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.178 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2011 model is $3450.
Has the Dodge Nitro 2WD become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 18 MPG today against 18.3 in 2007 — essentially flat across 5 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Dodge Nitro 2WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 41 of 70 in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 20.8 MPG. That is 2.8 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.