The official data lists 37 versions of the Dodge Nitro (2007–2013), in the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.
At a glance
Years in the data
2007–2013
Markets
European Union, United Kingdom, United States, Canada
Engines
2.8 L to 4.0 L
Power
130 kW (177 PS)
Fuels
Petrol, LPG, Diesel
Lowest consumption (United Kingdom)
8.3 L/100 km (NEDC)
Lowest consumption (United States)
12.4 L/100 km (EPA)
Lowest consumption (Canada)
12.6 L/100 km (5-cycle)
New registrations in the EU
2,379
What is the Dodge Nitro?
The Dodge Nitro is a compact SUV with an upright stance and squared-off styling. It joined the Dodge range as a smaller SUV alongside the Durango, with a cabin and shape suited to everyday driving and family use.
The Nitro’s model years ran from 2007 to 2011 in the United States and Canada. UK figures cover 2008 to 2010, while official EU registration figures cover 2010 to 2013.
Generations and engines
The Nitro had one generation, from 2007 to 2011, identified by the code KA. Its broad grille and angular bodywork gave it a distinctive look in Dodge’s range.
Engine choices varied by market. European and UK versions ranged from 2.8 to 3.7 litres, with petrol and diesel among the available fuels. EU registrations also include LPG and other fuel categories. EU figures list an output of 130 kW (177 PS). In the United States and Canada, the recorded petrol engines ranged from 3.7 to 4.0 litres.
How economical is the Dodge Nitro?
The lowest UK figure is 8.3 L/100 km on the NEDC test. In the United States, the lowest figure is 12.4 L/100 km under EPA testing, with a best combined rating of 19 MPG. Canada’s lowest figure is 12.6 L/100 km on the NRCan 5-cycle test.
These results use different procedures: WLTP and NEDC in Europe, EPA testing in the United States, and the 5-cycle test in Canada. EU registration figures record 2,379 Nitros from 2010 to 2013. The 2.8-litre diesel made up most of those registrations.
Where was the Nitro sold?
The Nitro was sold in the EU, UK, United States and Canada. EU registrations include petrol, LPG, diesel and other fuel categories; UK figures list petrol and diesel, while US and Canadian figures list petrol versions.
Questions and answers
How many generations of Dodge Nitro were there?
One: the first generation, from 2007 to 2011.
What was the largest engine listed?
US and Canadian figures include petrol engines up to 4.0 litres.
What is the Nitro’s lowest listed fuel consumption?
The UK figure is 8.3 L/100 km on NEDC. US and Canadian figures use different test procedures.
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
Years and version
Engine
Power
Fuel
CO₂
EU registrations
2011
2.8 L
130 kW (177 PS)
Diesel
238 g/km
98
2010
2.8 L
–
Diesel
237 g/km
2,090
2010
3.7 L
–
Petrol
286 g/km
56
2010
2.8 L
–
Diesel
250 g/km
38
2010
–
–
Petrol
334 g/km
24
2010
–
–
Other fuel
246 g/km
10
2010
4.0 L
–
Petrol
269 g/km
10
United Kingdom 8 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
Years and version
Engine
Fuel
Gearbox
Consumption (combined)
CO₂
2009–201008 MY 2.8 Manual (no DPF) · 2.8 Manual (no DPF)
2.8 L
Diesel
6-speed manual
8.4 L/100 km NEDC
222 g/km
2009–201008 MY 2.8 Auto(no DPF) · 2.8 Automatic (no DPF)
2.8 L
Diesel
5-speed automatic
9.0 L/100 km NEDC
242 g/km
2008–20103.7 Auto · 08MY 3.7 Auto · 3.7 Automatic
3.7 L
Petrol
4-speed automatic
11.7 L/100 km NEDC
283 g/km
2008–20092.8 Manual (no DPF)
2.8 L
Diesel
6-speed manual
8.6 L/100 km NEDC
228 g/km
2008–20092.8 Auto (no DPF)
2.8 L
Diesel
5-speed automatic
9.4 L/100 km NEDC
250 g/km
200909MY 2.8
2.8 L
Diesel
6-speed manual
8.3 L/100 km NEDC
217 g/km
20092.8
2.8 L
Diesel
5-speed automatic
8.9 L/100 km NEDC
235 g/km
20093.7
3.7 L
Petrol
4-speed automatic
12.0 L/100 km NEDC
286 g/km
United States 11 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
Years and version
Engine
Fuel
Gearbox
Drive
Consumption (combined)
CO₂
2007–2011CLKUP
3.7 L
Petrol
4-speed automatic
Rear-wheel drive
18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA
307 g/km
2010–2011
3.7 L
Petrol
4-speed automatic
Four-wheel drive
17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA
325 g/km
2007–2011CLKUP
4.0 L
Petrol
5-speed automatic
Rear-wheel drive
18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA
307 g/km
2011
4.0 L
Petrol
5-speed automatic
Four-wheel drive
17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA
325 g/km
2010
4.0 L
Petrol
5-speed automatic
Four-wheel drive
17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA
325 g/km
2008–2009CLKUP
3.7 L
Petrol
4-speed automatic
Four- or all-wheel drive
17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA
325 g/km
2009
4.0 L
Petrol
5-speed automatic
Four- or all-wheel drive
17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA
325 g/km
2007–2008CLKUP
3.7 L
Petrol
6-speed manual
Rear-wheel drive
19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA
291 g/km
2007–2008CLKUP
3.7 L
Petrol
6-speed manual
Four- or all-wheel drive
18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA
307 g/km
2007–2008CLKUP
4.0 L
Petrol
5-speed automatic
Four- or all-wheel drive
17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA
325 g/km
2007CLKUP
3.7 L
Petrol
4-speed automatic
Four- or all-wheel drive
18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA
307 g/km
Canada 9 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
Years and version
Engine
Fuel
Gearbox
Consumption (combined)
CO₂
2008–2011Sport utility vehicle
3.7 L
Petrol
4-speed automatic
13.7 L/100 km 5-cycle
315 g/km
2009–2011Sport utility vehicle
4.0 L
Petrol
5-speed automatic
13.5 L/100 km 5-cycle
311 g/km
2007–2009Sport utility vehicle
3.7 L
Petrol
4-speed automatic
13.0 L/100 km 5-cycle
299 g/km
2007–2008Sport utility vehicle
3.7 L
Petrol
6-speed manual
12.6 L/100 km 5-cycle
290 g/km
2008Sport utility vehicle
3.7 L
Petrol
6-speed manual
13.1 L/100 km 5-cycle
301 g/km
2007–2008Sport utility vehicle
4.0 L
Petrol
5-speed automatic
13.1 L/100 km 5-cycle
301 g/km
2007–2008Sport utility vehicle
4.0 L
Petrol
5-speed automatic
13.7 L/100 km 5-cycle
315 g/km
2007Sport utility vehicle
3.7 L
Petrol
4-speed automatic
13.3 L/100 km 5-cycle
306 g/km
2007Sport utility vehicle
3.7 L
Petrol
6-speed manual
12.8 L/100 km 5-cycle
294 g/km
Versions outside these generations
European Union 2 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
Years and version
Engine
Power
Fuel
CO₂
EU registrations
2013
4.0 L
194 kW (264 PS)
Petrol
345 g/km
35
2013
4.0 L
194 kW (264 PS)
LPG
322 g/km
18
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.
