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1987 Nissan Pulsar NX MPG & fuel economy

The 1987 Nissan Pulsar NX is a subcompact car offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 25 MPG combined (23 city / 29 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 23 to 25 MPG. That's down 5 MPG from the 1986 model. Among 63 subcompact cars rated for 1987, it ranks 27th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,860 a year to fuel.

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Combined 25 MPG 23 MPG city · 29 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,860 15,000 mi/yr · $12.40 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1987 #27 of 63 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1987 Nissan Pulsar NX's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.8 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City239.810.2
Highway2912.38.1
Combined2510.69.4

How it ranks among 1987 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Chevrolet Sprint47 MPG $989
  2. 2Pontiac Firefly39 MPG $1,192
  3. 3Suzuki Forsa39 MPG $1,192
  4. 4Subaru Justy34 MPG $1,368
  5. 5Isuzu I-Mark33 MPG $1,409
  6. 27Nissan Pulsar NX25 MPG $1,860
  7. 63Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante9 MPG $5,167
1987 Pulsar NXOther subcompact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Pulsar NX MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Pulsar NX		 Gas 23 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Pulsar NX		 Gas 21 MPG 26 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Pulsar NX		 Gas 21 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
1.6L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
79 cu ft
Cargo volume
7 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
355 g/mi

1987 Nissan Pulsar NX vs. rivals

vs Subaru XT 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Cavalier 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Mitsubishi Cordia 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Fox 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Honda Prelude 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Yugo GV/GVX 26 MPG · $1,788/yr GV/GVX saves $72/yr vs Chevrolet Chevette 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Chevette saves $138/yr vs Pontiac 1000 27 MPG · $1,722/yr 1000 saves $138/yr vs Hyundai Excel 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Excel saves $138/yr vs Mitsubishi Precis 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Precis saves $138/yr vs Ford Mustang 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Pulsar NX saves $78/yr vs Mitsubishi Tredia 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Pulsar NX saves $78/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1987 Nissan Pulsar NX?

Up to 25 MPG combined (23 city / 29 highway); ratings range from 23 to 25 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1987 Nissan Pulsar NX use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1987 Nissan Pulsar NX?

The 1987 Nissan Pulsar NX's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.8 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1987 Nissan Pulsar NX per year?

About $1,860 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.40 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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