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).

Most efficient year198630 MPG combined
Latest (1990)26 MPG$1,788/yr to fuel
First rated (1986)30 MPG$1,550/yr at today's prices
Model years rated517 configurations

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

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / 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.

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