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 $2,167 a year in New Zealand.
- Fuel use
- 6.7 L/100km
- 2017 official
- A year's petrol
- $2,167
- at today's prices in New Zealand
- 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, New Zealand first.
| 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 | $16.17 per 100 km | $1,795 |
| 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.
| 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. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Nissan Pulsar cost to run a year in New Zealand?
About $2,167 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.
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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