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Nissan Bluebird

MPG, running costs and specs for the Nissan Bluebird. By the official figures, the 2012 gets 37 mpg, about $1,579 a year in the US.

Nissan Bluebird in grey
MPG
37 mpg
2012 official · 6.3 L/100km
A year's gas
$1,579
at today's prices in the US
On a full tank
511 miles
52 L tank
Seats
5

What a Bluebird costs to run

At today's average gas prices, by its official fuel use, the US first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
United States$4.35/gal petrol$11.70 per 100 miles$1,579
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$18.58 per 100 km$2,044
Australia$2.42/L petrol$15.26 per 100 km$1,694
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£17.74 per 100 miles£1,242

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.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2014Petrol6.4 L/100km44 mpg37 mpg—
2013Petrol6.4 L/100km44 mpg37 mpg—
2012Petrol6.3 L/100km45 mpg37 mpg—
2011Petrol6.3 L/100km45 mpg37 mpg—
2010Petrol6.3 L/100km45 mpg37 mpg—
2009Petrol6.3 L/100km45 mpg37 mpg—
2008Petrol6.3 L/100km45 mpg37 mpg—
2007Petrol6.3 L/100km45 mpg37 mpg—
2006Petrol6.3 L/100km45 mpg37 mpg—
2005Petrol6.3 L/100km45 mpg38 mpg—
2004Petrol6.3 L/100km45 mpg37 mpg—
2003Petrol6.3 L/100km45 mpg37 mpg—
2002Petrol6.3 L/100km45 mpg38 mpg—
2001Petrol6.3 L/100km45 mpg37 mpg—
2000Petrol6.3 L/100km45 mpg37 mpg—
1998Petrol6.4 L/100km44 mpg37 mpg—

Nissan Bluebird questions

What MPG does the Nissan Bluebird get?

The 2012 Nissan Bluebird gets 37 mpg in US gallons by its official figures (6.3 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Nissan Bluebird cost to run a year in the US?

About $1,579 a year at today's average gas price of $4.35/gal and a typical year's driving in the US.

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

About 511 miles (823 km) from its 52 L tank at its official fuel use.

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