Hybrid and petrol · 1983–2017

Nissan Skyline

Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Nissan Skyline. By the official figures, the 2017 uses 5.6 L/100km: 50 mpg UK, 42 mpg US.

Nissan Skyline in white
Fuel use
5.6 L/100km
2017 official
UK mpg
50 mpg
US mpg
42 mpg
On a full tank
1,423 km
80 L tank

What a Skyline costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$16.52 per 100 km$1,818
Australia$2.41/L petrol$13.54 per 100 km$1,503
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£15.77 per 100 miles£1,104
United States$4.35/gal petrol$10.40 per 100 miles$1,404

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.

V37 (RV37), 2022

Specs for the 2022 Nissan Skyline 400R 3.0 V6 twin-turbo petrol, RWD, 7-speed automatic (Japan); other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Generation
V37 (RV37)
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
RWD

Size and weight

Length
4,810 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Wheelbase
2,850 mm
Kerb weight
1,760 kg

Engine

Engine
3.0 L V6 twin-turbo petrol
Engine size
2,997 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Twin turbo
Power
298 kW
Torque
475 Nm
Gearbox
7-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
10 L/100km
Fuel tank
80 L

Ownership

Tyres
245/40 RF19

V37, 2014–2027

Specs for the 3.0 twin-turbo 400R / 2.0 turbo; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Large
Generation
V37
Built
2014-2027
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
RWD

Engine

Engine
3.0 L V6 twin-turbo petrol
Engine size
2,997 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Twin turbo
Power
224 kW
Torque
400 Nm
Gearbox
7-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel tank
80 L
Minimum petrol
98 RON

Safety

Auto emergency braking
Yes

V37, 13th generation, 2014–2026

Specs for the 2020 Nissan Skyline 400R 3.0 V6 twin-turbo 7AT RWD (Japan); other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Large
Generation
V37, 13th generation
Built
2014-present
Built in
Japan
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
RWD

Size and weight

Length
4,810 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Wheelbase
2,850 mm
Kerb weight
1,760 kg

Engine

Engine
3.0 L V6 twin-turbo petrol
Engine size
2,997 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Twin turbo
Power
298 kW
Torque
475 Nm
Gearbox
7-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel tank
80 L

Ownership

Tyres
245/40 R19

V36, 2007–2013

Specs for the 3.7 V6 370GT sedan; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Large
Generation
V36
Built
2007-2013
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
RWD

Engine

Engine
3.7 L V6 petrol
Engine size
3,696 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
245 kW
Gearbox
7-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel tank
80 L
Minimum petrol
98 RON

V36, 12th generation, 2006–2014

Specs for the 2007 Nissan Skyline 250GT (V36, 2.5L petrol, 5-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive); other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Large
Generation
V36, 12th generation
Built
2006-2014
Built in
Japan
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
RWD

Size and weight

Length
4,755 mm
Width
1,770 mm
Height
1,450 mm
Wheelbase
2,850 mm
Ground clearance
135 mm
Kerb weight
1,570 kg

Engine

Engine
2.5 L V6 petrol (VQ25HR)
Engine size
2,495 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
165 kW
Torque
263 Nm
Gearbox
5-speed automatic
0–100 km/h
7.6 s

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
8.9 L/100km
Fuel tank
80 L
Minimum petrol
98 RON

Ownership

Tyres
225/55 R17

V35, 2002–2006

Specs for the 3.5 V6 350GT; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Large
Generation
V35
Built
2002-2006
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
RWD

Size and weight

Length
4,676 mm
Width
1,750 mm
Height
1,471 mm
Wheelbase
2,850 mm
Kerb weight
1,470 kg

Engine

Engine
3.5 L V6 petrol
Engine size
2,987 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
191 kW
Torque
324 Nm
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
8.6 L/100km
Fuel tank
79 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

R34, 1999–2001

Specs for the 2.5 GT-T; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Coupe
Size class
Sports
Generation
R34
Built
1999-2001
Seats
4
Doors
2
Drive
RWD

Size and weight

Length
4,676 mm
Width
1,750 mm
Height
1,471 mm
Wheelbase
2,850 mm
Kerb weight
1,470 kg

Engine

Engine
2.5 L inline-6 turbo petrol
Engine size
2,987 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
191 kW
Torque
324 Nm
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
8.6 L/100km
Fuel tank
79 L
Minimum petrol
98 RON

R33, 1994–1998

Specs for the 2.5 GTS-t; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Coupe
Size class
Sports
Generation
R33
Built
1994-1998
Seats
4
Doors
2
Drive
RWD

Engine

Engine
2.5 L inline-6 turbo petrol
Engine size
2,498 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
184 kW
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Economy

Minimum petrol
98 RON

R32, 1989–1993

Specs for the 2.0 GTS sedan; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Medium
Generation
R32
Built
1989-1993
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
RWD

Engine

Engine
2.0 L inline-6 petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
114 kW
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Economy

Minimum petrol
95 RON

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2017Petrol7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2017Hybrid5.6 L/100km50 mpg42 mpg—
2016Petrol7.9 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2016Hybrid5.6 L/100km50 mpg42 mpg—
2015Petrol7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2015Hybrid5.6 L/100km51 mpg42 mpg—
2014Petrol8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2014Hybrid5.6 L/100km51 mpg42 mpg—
2013Petrol9.6 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2012Petrol9.3 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2011Petrol9.2 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2010Petrol9.0 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2009Petrol9.9 L/100km28 mpg24 mpg—
2008Petrol9.9 L/100km28 mpg24 mpg—
2007Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2006Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2005Petrol11.3 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2004Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2003Petrol10.3 L/100km27 mpg23 mpg—
2002Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2001Petrol8.6 L/100km33 mpg27 mpg—
2000Petrol9.6 L/100km29 mpg25 mpg—
1999Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
1998Petrol9.2 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—

Nissan Skyline questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Nissan Skyline?

The 2017 Nissan Skyline uses 5.6 L/100km by its official figures: 50 mpg in UK gallons and 42 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Nissan Skyline cost to run a year?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $1,818 in New Zealand, $1,503 in Australia, £1,104 in United Kingdom, $1,404 in United States.

How far does a Nissan Skyline go on a full tank?

About 1,423 km (885 miles) from its 80 L tank at its official fuel use.

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