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1989 Nissan Pulsar NX MPG & fuel economy

The 1989 Nissan Pulsar NX is a subcompact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 26 MPG combined (23 city / 31 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 21 to 26 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1988 model. Among 61 subcompact cars rated for 1989, it ranks 20th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,788 a year to fuel.

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Combined 26 MPG 23 MPG city · 31 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,788 15,000 mi/yr · $11.92 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1989 #20 of 61 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1989 Nissan Pulsar NX's fuel average is 11.1 km/L (9.0 L/100 km), or 26 MPG combined: 9.8 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City239.810.2
Highway3113.27.6
Combined2611.19.0

How it ranks among 1989 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Geo Metro47 MPG $989
  2. 2Chevrolet Sprint41 MPG $1,134
  3. 3Pontiac Firefly41 MPG $1,134
  4. 4Suzuki Swift41 MPG $1,134
  5. 5Ford Festiva35 MPG $1,329
  6. 20Nissan Pulsar NX26 MPG $1,788
  7. 61Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante9 MPG $5,167
1989 Pulsar NXOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,022/yr

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Pulsar NX MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Pulsar NX
Gas 23 MPG 31 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Pulsar NX
Gas 21 MPG 26 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Pulsar NX
Gas 20 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Pulsar NX
Gas 18 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214

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
342 g/mi

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1989 Nissan Pulsar NX?

Up to 26 MPG combined (23 city / 31 highway); ratings range from 21 to 26 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1989 Nissan Pulsar NX use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1989 Nissan Pulsar NX?

The 1989 Nissan Pulsar NX's fuel average is 11.1 km/L (9.0 L/100 km), or 26 MPG combined: 9.8 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1989 Nissan Pulsar NX per year?

About $1,788 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $11.92 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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