Diesel and petrol · 1984–2017
Nissan Pulsar
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Nissan Pulsar. By the official figures, the 2017 uses 6.7 L/100km: 42 mpg UK, 35 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 6.7 L/100km
- 2017 official
- UK mpg
- 42 mpg
- US mpg
- 35 mpg
- On a full tank
- 776 km
- 52 L tank
What a Pulsar costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $19.70 per 100 km | $2,167 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $16.15 per 100 km | $1,792 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £18.80 per 100 miles | £1,316 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $12.40 per 100 miles | $1,674 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
B17 (sedan) / C13 (hatch), 2013–2017
Specs for the 1.8 ST sedan; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- B17 (sedan) / C13 (hatch)
- Built
- 2013-2017
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,615 mm
- Width
- 1,760 mm
- Height
- 1,495 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,700 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,230 kg
- Boot
- 510 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.8 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,798 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 96 kW
- Torque
- 174 Nm
- Gearbox
- CVT
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 6.7 L/100km
- CO₂
- 159 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 52 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2013
- Airbags
- 6
N16, 2001–2006
Specs for the 1.8 ST sedan; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- N16
- Built
- 2001-2006
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,320 mm
- Width
- 1,704 mm
- Height
- 1,445 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,530 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,154 kg
- Boot
- 407 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.8 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,498 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 78 kW
- Torque
- 147 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 7.6 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 55 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★☆☆
- ANCAP tested
- 2002
N15, 1995–2000
Specs for the 1.6 sedan; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- N15
- Built
- 1995-2000
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,178 mm
- Width
- 1,699 mm
- Height
- 1,430 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,540 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,135 kg
- Boot
- 354 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.6 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,548 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 73 kW
- Torque
- 147 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 7.5 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 55 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Petrol | 6.7 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 6.7 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 6.8 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 7.0 L/100km | 40 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 7.0 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 7.7 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Petrol | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2000 | Petrol | 6.7 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 1999 | Petrol | 6.8 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 1998 | Petrol | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 1985 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 1984 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
Nissan Pulsar questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Nissan Pulsar?
The 2017 Nissan Pulsar uses 6.7 L/100km by its official figures: 42 mpg in UK gallons and 35 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Nissan Pulsar cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,167 in New Zealand, $1,792 in Australia, £1,316 in United Kingdom, $1,674 in United States.
How far does a Nissan Pulsar go on a full tank?
About 776 km (482 miles) from its 52 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Nissan Pulsar's boot?
510 L, for the 1.8 ST sedan.
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