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1985 Nissan Pulsar/Pulsar-NX MPG & fuel economy

The 1985 Nissan Pulsar/Pulsar-NX is a subcompact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 30 MPG combined (27 city / 35 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 24 to 30 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1984 model. Among 63 subcompact cars rated for 1985, it ranks 14th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,550 a year to fuel.

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Combined 30 MPG 27 MPG city · 35 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,550 15,000 mi/yr · $10.33 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1985 #14 of 63 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1985 Nissan Pulsar/Pulsar-NX's fuel average is 12.8 km/L (7.8 L/100 km), or 30 MPG combined: 11.5 km/L in the city and 14.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2711.58.7
Highway3514.96.7
Combined3012.87.8

How it ranks among 1985 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Chevrolet Sprint42 MPG $1,107
  2. 2Pontiac Firefly42 MPG $1,107
  3. 3Suzuki SA 31042 MPG $1,107
  4. 4Isuzu 750C/I-Mark35 MPG $1,329
  5. 5Chevrolet Spectrum35 MPG $1,329
  6. 14Nissan Pulsar/Pulsar-NX30 MPG $1,550
  7. 63Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante8 MPG $5,812
1985 Pulsar/Pulsar-NXOther subcompact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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Pulsar/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/Pulsar-NX
Gas 27 MPG 35 MPG 30 MPG — $1,550
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Pulsar/Pulsar-NX
Gas 26 MPG 34 MPG 29 MPG — $1,603
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Pulsar/Pulsar-NX
Gas 23 MPG 27 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Pulsar/Pulsar-NX
Gas 23 MPG 27 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938

Specs (most efficient configuration)

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1985 Nissan Pulsar/Pulsar-NX?

Up to 30 MPG combined (27 city / 35 highway); ratings range from 24 to 30 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1985 Nissan Pulsar/Pulsar-NX use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1985 Nissan Pulsar/Pulsar-NX?

The 1985 Nissan Pulsar/Pulsar-NX's fuel average is 12.8 km/L (7.8 L/100 km), or 30 MPG combined: 11.5 km/L in the city and 14.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1985 Nissan Pulsar/Pulsar-NX per year?

About $1,550 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $10.33 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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