Diesel and petrol · 1984–2017

Nissan Pulsar

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Nissan Pulsar. By the official figures, the 2017 uses 6.7 L/100km, about $1,795 a year in Australia.

Nissan Pulsar in silver
Fuel use
6.7 L/100km
2017 official
A year's petrol
$1,795
at today's prices in Australia
On a full tank
687 km
46 L tank
Seats
5

What a Pulsar costs to run

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

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
Australia$2.41/L petrol$16.17 per 100 km$1,795
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$19.70 per 100 km$2,167
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.

(Sentra B18, export), 2018–2027

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

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Small
Generation
(Sentra B18, export)
Built
2018-2027
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
110 kW
Gearbox
CVT

Economy

Minimum petrol
91 RON

B17 (sedan) / C13 (hatch), 2013–2020

Specs for the 2020 Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T 115 Acenta, 5-door manual (UK; most common petrol engine); other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
Small
Generation
C13
Built
2014-2018
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,387 mm
Width
1,768 mm
Height
1,520 mm
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
Ground clearance
156 mm
Turning circle
10.2 m
Kerb weight
1,265 kg
Gross vehicle mass
1,750 kg
Boot
385 L
Boot, seats folded
1,395 L
Towing (braked)
1,200 kg

Engine

Engine
1.2 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol (DIG-T 115)
Engine size
1,197 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
85 kW
Gearbox
6-speed manual
Top speed
190 km/h

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
5 L/100km
CO₂
117 g/km
Fuel tank
46 L

Ownership

Tyres
205/60 R16

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.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2017Petrol6.7 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2016Petrol6.7 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2015Petrol6.8 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2014Petrol7.0 L/100km40 mpg34 mpg—
2013Petrol7.0 L/100km41 mpg34 mpg—
2006Petrol7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2005Petrol7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2004Petrol7.7 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2003Petrol7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2000Petrol6.7 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
1999Petrol6.8 L/100km41 mpg34 mpg—
1998Petrol6.9 L/100km41 mpg34 mpg—
1985Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
1984Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 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. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Nissan Pulsar cost to run a year in Australia?

About $1,795 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.41/L and a typical year's driving in Australia.

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

About 687 km from its 46 L tank at its official fuel use.

How much can a Nissan Pulsar tow?

1,200 kg braked, for the 2.0 sedan.

How big is the Nissan Pulsar's boot?

385 L, for the 2.0 sedan.

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