Nissan · 1986–1990 · Gas
Nissan Pulsar NX MPG by year
The EPA has rated 5 model years of the Nissan Pulsar NX, from 1986 to 1990. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1986, at 30 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 1990 model is 13% less efficient than the best 1986 model (26 vs. 30 MPG). The 1990 model is 8% more efficient than the median subcompact car that year (26 vs. 24 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Pulsar NX, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every Pulsar NX model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 21 |
23 / 31 | 24 | — | 4 | $1,788 |
| 1989 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 21 |
23 / 31 | 23 | — | 4 | $1,788 |
| 1988 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 21 |
23 / 31 | 24 | — | 4 | $1,788 |
| 1987 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 23 |
23 / 29 | 24 | — | 3 | $1,860 |
| 1986 | Gas | 30 MPG lowest 25 |
27 / 35 | 24 | — | 2 | $1,550 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Nissan Pulsar NX year has the best fuel economy?
The 1986 Nissan Pulsar NX, rated up to 30 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,550 a year.
Which Nissan Pulsar NX year has the worst fuel economy?
The 1987 model, whose most efficient version is rated 25 MPG combined (about $1,860 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Nissan Pulsar NX?
The 1990 Nissan Pulsar NX is rated up to 26 MPG combined.