Diesel and petrol · 1984–2014
Nissan Bluebird
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Nissan Bluebird. By the official figures, the 2012 uses 6.3 L/100km, about $1,695 a year in Australia.

- Fuel use
- 6.3 L/100km
- 2012 official
- A year's petrol
- $1,695
- at today's prices in Australia
- On a full tank
- 823 km
- 52 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a Bluebird costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, Australia first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | $2.42/L petrol | $15.27 per 100 km | $1,695 |
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $18.58 per 100 km | $2,044 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £17.74 per 100 miles | £1,242 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $11.70 per 100 miles | $1,579 |
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.
G11 (Bluebird Sylphy), 2020–2023
Specs for the 1.8; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Medium
- Generation
- G11 (Bluebird Sylphy)
- Built
- 2006-2012
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,620 mm
- Width
- 1,760 mm
- Height
- 1,490 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,700 mm
Engine
- Engine
- 1.8 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,797 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 93 kW
- Torque
- 174 Nm
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 52 L
G11 (Bluebird Sylphy), 2006–2012
Specs for the 1.8; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Medium
- Generation
- G11 (Bluebird Sylphy)
- Built
- 2006-2012
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,620 mm
- Width
- 1,760 mm
- Height
- 1,490 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,700 mm
Engine
- Engine
- 1.8 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,797 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 93 kW
- Torque
- 174 Nm
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 52 L
U14, 1996–2000
Specs for the 1.8; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Medium
- Generation
- U14
- Built
- 1996-2000
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Engine
- Engine
- 1.8 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,838 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
U13, 1991–1995
Specs for the 1.8; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Medium
- Generation
- U13
- Built
- 1991-1995
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Engine
- Engine
- 1.8 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,838 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Petrol | 6.4 L/100km | 44 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 6.4 L/100km | 44 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 6.3 L/100km | 45 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 6.3 L/100km | 45 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 6.3 L/100km | 45 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 6.3 L/100km | 45 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 6.3 L/100km | 45 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 6.3 L/100km | 45 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 6.3 L/100km | 45 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 6.3 L/100km | 45 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 6.3 L/100km | 45 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Petrol | 6.3 L/100km | 45 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2002 | Petrol | 6.3 L/100km | 45 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
| 2001 | Petrol | 6.3 L/100km | 45 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2000 | Petrol | 6.3 L/100km | 45 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 1998 | Petrol | 6.4 L/100km | 44 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
Nissan Bluebird questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Nissan Bluebird?
The 2012 Nissan Bluebird uses 6.3 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Nissan Bluebird cost to run a year in Australia?
About $1,695 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.42/L and a typical year's driving in Australia.
How far does a Nissan Bluebird go on a full tank?
About 823 km from its 52 L tank at its official fuel use.
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