With a full tank, plan on roughly 350–450 miles of range from a 2007 Dodge Nitro, depending on the engine and how you drive.
The Nitro offered two V6 engines in 2007: a 3.7-liter Magnum V6 as the base option and a larger 4.0-liter PowerTech V6 as an upgrade. Each engine has different fuel economy, which translates into different per-tank ranges. Real-world range also depends on whether the Nitro is 2WD or 4x4, as all-wheel drive reduces efficiency slightly.
Engine options and fuel economy
Two V6 engine options
Here's a quick look at the Nitro's two V6 engine choices and their mpg figures, which largely determine how far a tank will take you.
- 3.7L Magnum V6 (about 210 hp), 4-speed automatic. EPA estimates commonly around 16 mpg city / 22 mpg highway, with a combined figure near 18 mpg. Real-world range on a typical 20-gallon tank is roughly 360 miles in mixed driving; highway driving can push toward the upper 400s.
- 4.0L PowerTech V6 (about 255 hp), 4-speed automatic. EPA estimates commonly around 15 mpg city / 21 mpg highway, with a combined near 17 mpg. On a similar 20-gallon tank, expect roughly 340 miles in mixed use; highway ranges can approach 420–440 miles with steady cruising.
Actual range will vary with drivetrain (2WD vs 4x4), payload, tire pressure, and driving style.
Fuel tank capacity and overall range
Tank size and per-tank expectations
The following notes summarize the tank size and the approximate range you can expect per fill-up using typical efficiency figures.
- Fuel tank capacity is about 20 gallons in most trims; some 4x4 variants use a slightly larger tank, around 21 gallons.
- Estimated per-tank range (rough numbers based on 18–22 mpg): about 320 miles in city driving (16 mpg), about 360 miles in mixed driving (18 mpg), and about 440–450 miles on sustained highway cruising (22 mpg).
Keep in mind that real-world figures will vary with load, terrain, and maintenance.
Summary
The Dodge Nitro’s per-tank distance depends mainly on engine choice and driving conditions. The 3.7L V6 offers better overall efficiency than the 4.0L V6, but both configurations typically deliver between roughly 320 and 450 miles per tank on a full fill, with highway trips approaching the higher end of that range. For planning, consider about 350–420 miles per tank as a practical benchmark, while acknowledging variability.