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Nissan Pulsar NX MPG
EPA fuel economy for 17 Nissan Pulsar NX trims sold from 1986 to 1990. Best ever: 30 MPG (1986 Pulsar NX). Latest model year 1990: 21 to 26 MPG combined across 4 trims.
Nissan Pulsar NX fuel cost calculator
Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.
At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 1990 Nissan Pulsar NX to fuel is the Pulsar NX, 1.6 L, 4 cyl (26 MPG) at $2,400 a year. The Pulsar NX, 1.8 L, 4 cyl (21 MPG) costs $2,970, so the thriftier trim saves $570 a year and $2,850 over five years.
| 1990 trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Comb | Cost/yr | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulsar NX | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 26 | $2,400 | cheapest |
| Pulsar NX | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 24 | $2,600 | +$200 |
| Pulsar NX | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 23 | $2,710 | +$310 |
| Pulsar NX | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | $2,970 | +$570 |
Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.
Nissan Pulsar NX MPG by year
| Year | Best combined | City | Hwy | Best trim that year | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 26 | 23 | 31 | Pulsar NX, 1.6 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 4 |
| 1989 | 26 | 23 | 31 | Pulsar NX, 1.6 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 4 |
| 1988 | 26 | 23 | 31 | Pulsar NX, 1.6 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 4 |
| 1987 | 25 | 23 | 29 | Pulsar NX, 1.6 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 3 |
| 1986 | 30 | 27 | 35 | Pulsar NX, 1.6 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 2 |
Every Nissan Pulsar NX trim
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | CO2 g/mi | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Pulsar NX | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 | 342 | $2,400 |
| 1990 | Pulsar NX | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 22 | 28 | 24 | 370 | $2,600 |
| 1990 | Pulsar NX | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 | 386 | $2,710 |
| 1990 | Pulsar NX | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 19 | 26 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
| 1989 | Pulsar NX | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 | 342 | $2,400 |
| 1989 | Pulsar NX | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | 26 | 23 | 386 | $2,710 |
| 1989 | Pulsar NX | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 | 404 | $2,840 |
| 1989 | Pulsar NX | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
| 1988 | Pulsar NX | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 | 342 | $2,400 |
| 1988 | Pulsar NX | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 22 | 28 | 24 | 370 | $2,600 |
| 1988 | Pulsar NX | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 | 404 | $2,840 |
| 1988 | Pulsar NX | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
| 1987 | Pulsar NX | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 23 | 29 | 25 | 355 | $2,500 |
| 1987 | Pulsar NX | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | 26 | 23 | 386 | $2,710 |
| 1987 | Pulsar NX | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | 27 | 23 | 386 | $2,710 |
| 1986 | Pulsar NX | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 27 | 35 | 30 | 296 | $2,080 |
| 1986 | Pulsar NX | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 23 | 27 | 25 | 355 | $2,500 |
CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).
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|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 Geo Metro XFI | 47 | 43 | 52 |
| 1990 Chevrolet Sprint | 41 | 38 | 45 |
| 1990 Pontiac Firefly | 41 | 38 | 45 |
| 1990 Suzuki Swift | 41 | 38 | 45 |
| 1990 Daihatsu Charade | 34 | 32 | 38 |
| 1990 Ford Festiva | 33 | 30 | 37 |
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Questions people ask
What is the best MPG for a Nissan Pulsar NX?
The most efficient Nissan Pulsar NX the EPA has rated is the 1986 Pulsar NX at 30 MPG combined (27 city, 35 highway).
What MPG does the 1990 Nissan Pulsar NX get?
1990 Nissan Pulsar NX trims range from 21 to 26 MPG combined, depending on engine, transmission and drivetrain.
Which Nissan Pulsar NX has the worst fuel economy?
The 1990 Pulsar NX is the lowest rated at 21 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a Nissan Pulsar NX for a year?
At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 1990 Nissan Pulsar NX to fuel is the Pulsar NX, 1.6 L, 4 cyl (26 MPG) at $2,400 a year. The Pulsar NX, 1.8 L, 4 cyl (21 MPG) costs $2,970, so the thriftier trim saves $570 a year and $2,850 over five years.
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