2009 Dodge Nitro Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2009 Dodge Nitro (17–18 MPG combined) across 4 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 6-cyl, 3.7 L; 6-cyl, 4.0 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 17–18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,700–$3,950
- Configurations
- 4
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-cyl 3.7 L · Regular Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 | — |
| 6-cyl 4.0 L · Regular Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 | — |
| 6-cyl 3.7 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 | — |
| 6-cyl 4.0 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitro 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 3.7 | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Nitro 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 6 | 4.0 | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Nitro 4WD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 3.7 | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Nitro 4WD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 6 | 4.0 | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2009 Dodge Nitro?
According to EPA data, the 2009 Dodge Nitro is rated at 17–18 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2009 Dodge Nitro have?
The EPA data lists 6 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 2009 Dodge Nitro use?
It uses Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2009 Dodge Nitro?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $3,700 to $3,950.