Nissan Pulsar/Pulsar-NX MPG by year — every rating on record
The Nissan Pulsar/Pulsar-NX has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 1984 to 1985. Across those years its best rated version returned 30 mpg (1984) and its thirstiest returned 24 mpg (1985). The EPA record holds 10 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Subcompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 4 | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | #15 of 57 (75th pct) | n/a | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 1985 | 6 | 30 mpg | 24 mpg | #15 of 57 (75th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Nissan Pulsar/Pulsar-NX placed highest in 1984 at #15 of 57, and lowest in 1984 at #15 of 57. It spent 2 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 10 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 23 | 27 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 1985 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 23 | 27 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 1985 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 23 | 27 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 1985 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 26 | 34 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 306.44827586206895 | n/a |
| 1985 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 26 | 34 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 306.44827586206895 | n/a |
| 1985 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 27 | 35 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 296.23333333333335 | n/a |
| 1984 | 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 23 | 28 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 1984 | 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 23 | 28 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 1984 | 1.6L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 27 | 35 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 296.23333333333335 | n/a |
| 1984 | 1.6L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 27 | 35 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 296.23333333333335 | n/a |
What Pulsar/Pulsar-NX fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1985 Nissan Pulsar/Pulsar-NX burns 383 to 479 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,150 | $1,438 | $288 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,342 | $1,677 | $335 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,533 | $1,917 | $383 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1985 model year is $2,100 to $2,600 a year in fuel, or $1,750 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Subcompact Cars
Across the 461 nameplates EPA classifies as Subcompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 24 mpg. At 30 mpg the Nissan Pulsar/Pulsar-NX is 6 mpg better the median, which is worth about $335 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Subcompact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Nissan nameplates
Every Nissan model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.