Nissan Lucino

Nissan Lucino (1994–2000): specs, engine, dimensions

The Nissan Lucino is a Hatchback 5-door built in 1 generation. Production of the model runs from May 1994 to August 2000. The catalogue lists 21 versions for that generation; 12 of them are shown here with full specs. Every listed engine is Gasoline, 4 Inline cylinders, 4 valves per cylinder, boost No, Front, transverse, Distributed injection (multi-point).

The Nissan Lucino is a Hatchback 5-door built in 1 generation. Production of the model runs from May 1994 to August 2000. The catalogue lists 21 versions for that generation; 12 of them are shown here with full specs. Every listed engine is Gasoline, 4 Inline cylinders, 4 valves per cylinder, boost No, Front, transverse, Distributed injection (multi-point). Fuel grades in the data are 92, 95, and 98. Gearboxes are 5-speed Manual or 4-speed Automatic. Drive is FWD or AWD. 0–100 km/h, top speed, city/highway/combined fuel use, CO2, eco class, and gross weight are not measured on every version below.

Generations

1 generation (May 1994 – August 2000) is the only generation in the data. Body type: Hatchback 5-door. Version count in the catalogue: 21. The 12 versions with full cards split into two production windows: January 1995 – April 1999 (three 1.5 cards) and May 1996 – August 2000 (nine cards covering 1.5, 1.6, 1.8, and 2.0). There is no separate restyling generation in the data; all of these cards sit inside 1 generation.

Engines and specs

All 12 cards use a Front, transverse Gasoline engine, 4 Inline cylinders, 4 valves per cylinder, boost No, Distributed injection (multi-point). Cylinder bore × stroke, compression, and fuel grade differ by displacement. Duplicate names are kept exactly as in the database and separated by drive, kerb weight, rear brakes, and production dates.

1.5 engine (all eight 1.5 MT / 1.5 AT cards): 1497 cc, 105 hp / 77 kW at 6000 rpm, 135 Nm at 4000 rpm, compression 9.9, bore × stroke 73.6 × 88, fuel 92.

1.6 MT: 1596 cc, 175 hp / 129 kW at 7800 rpm, 162 Nm at 7200 rpm, compression 11, bore × stroke 86 × 68.7, fuel 98. This is the peak power in the table: 70 hp more than the 105 hp 1.5 cards and 25 hp more than the 150 hp 2.0 cards.

1.8 MT and 1.8 AT: 1838 cc, 125 hp / 92 kW at 6000 rpm, 157 Nm at 4800 rpm, compression 10, bore × stroke 82.5 × 86, fuel 95. Both are AWD only in this list.

2.0 MT and 2.0 AT: 1998 cc, 150 hp / 110 kW at 6400 rpm, 186 Nm at 4800 rpm, compression 9.5, bore × stroke 86 × 86, fuel 95. Peak torque in the table is 186 Nm on these two cards, 51 Nm above the 1.5 engines and 24 Nm above 1.6 MT.

Chassis layout is the same family on every card: Independent, spring front and Independent, spring rear; Ventilated disc front brakes. Rear brakes are Drum on six of the 1.5 cards and Disc on 1.6 MT, 1.8 MT, 1.8 AT, 2.0 MT, 2.0 AT, and on the January 1995–April 1999 1.5 MT AWD (1170 kg).

Performance and economy (mpg)

For every version in the data, 0–100 km/h is not measured, top speed is not measured, city fuel use is not measured, highway fuel use is not measured, combined fuel use is not measured, CO2 is not measured, and eco class is not measured. That applies to 1.5 MT, 1.5 AT, 1.6 MT, 1.8 MT, 1.8 AT, 2.0 MT, and 2.0 AT alike. There is therefore no mpg figure to quote from this catalogue set.

What can be compared without inventing times is specific output from the given numbers: 1.6 MT makes 175 hp from 1596 cc; 2.0 MT / 2.0 AT make 150 hp from 1998 cc; 1.8 MT / 1.8 AT make 125 hp from 1838 cc; each 1.5 card makes 105 hp from 1497 cc. Fuel grade steps with that output: 98 on 1.6 MT, 95 on 1.8 and 2.0, 92 on 1.5.

Dimensions and weight

Gross weight is not measured on all 12 cards. Fuel tank is 50 litres on all 12. Wheel sizes are not measured except on 1.6 MT, which lists 195/55 R15 and 205/50 R15.

Kerb weight and ground clearance by version:

• 1.5 MT FWD, 1030 kg, 145 mm (January 1995 – April 1999) — lightest card in the list.
• 1.5 MT FWD, 1040 kg, 145 mm (May 1996 – August 2000) — 10 kg heavier than the 1030 kg 1.5 MT FWD.
• 1.5 AT FWD, 1050 kg, 145 mm (January 1995 – April 1999).
• 1.5 AT FWD, 1080 kg, 145 mm (May 1996 – August 2000) — 30 kg heavier than the 1050 kg 1.5 AT FWD.
• 1.6 MT FWD, 1170 kg, 135 mm — lowest ground clearance in the list (10 mm below the 145 mm FWD 1.5 cards).
• 1.5 MT AWD, 1170 kg, 155 mm (January 1995 – April 1999).
• 1.5 MT AWD, 1190 kg, 155 mm (May 1996 – August 2000) — 20 kg heavier than the 1170 kg 1.5 MT AWD.
• 1.5 AT AWD, 1220 kg, 155 mm (May 1996 – August 2000).
• 1.8 MT AWD, 1250 kg, 155 mm.
• 1.8 AT AWD, 1280 kg, 155 mm — 30 kg heavier than 1.8 MT.
• 2.0 MT AWD, 1290 kg, 155 mm.
• 2.0 AT AWD, 1300 kg, 155 mm — heaviest card, 270 kg above the 1030 kg 1.5 MT FWD.

AWD 1.5 / 1.8 / 2.0 cards sit at 155 mm ground clearance. FWD 1.5 cards sit at 145 mm. 1.6 MT sits at 135 mm.

On the May 1996–August 2000 1.5 pair, AWD adds 150 kg versus FWD on 1.5 MT (1190 − 1040) and 140 kg on 1.5 AT (1220 − 1080). On the January 1995–April 1999 1.5 MT pair, AWD adds 140 kg (1170 − 1030).

Which version to choose

Choice in this catalogue is a comparison of the numbers above. There is no 0–100, top speed, or mpg to break ties.

Lowest kerb weight: 1.5 MT FWD at 1030 kg (January 1995 – April 1999), then 1.5 MT FWD at 1040 kg (May 1996 – August 2000). Both are 105 hp, 135 Nm, Manual 5, FWD, fuel 92, tank 50 litres, ground clearance 145 mm, rear Drum. 1.5 AT FWD is the Automatic 4 equivalent: 1050 kg (1995–1999) or 1080 kg (1996–2000).

AWD on the 1.5: four cards named 1.5 MT or 1.5 AT with AWD, all 105 hp / 135 Nm / 1497 cc / fuel 92. Weights: 1170 kg (1.5 MT, 1995–1999, rear Disc), 1190 kg (1.5 MT, 1996–2000, rear Drum), 1220 kg (1.5 AT, 1996–2000, rear Drum). Ground clearance 155 mm on all three AWD 1.5 cards shown with that figure.

Highest power: 1.6 MT at 175 hp / 129 kW at 7800 rpm and 162 Nm at 7200 rpm, 1596 cc, fuel 98, Manual 5, FWD, 1170 kg, 135 mm, wheels 195/55 R15 and 205/50 R15, rear Disc. Versus 1.5 MT FWD 1040 kg it is 70 hp stronger and 130 kg heavier, with 10 mm less ground clearance (135 vs 145). Versus 2.0 MT it is 25 hp stronger but 24 Nm weaker (162 vs 186) and 120 kg lighter (1170 vs 1290), and it is FWD rather than AWD.

Highest torque and largest displacement: 2.0 MT and 2.0 AT, 1998 cc, 150 hp / 110 kW at 6400 rpm, 186 Nm at 4800 rpm, fuel 95, AWD, 155 mm. 2.0 MT is Manual 5 at 1290 kg; 2.0 AT is Automatic 4 at 1300 kg (10 kg more).

Mid AWD without the 2.0 displacement: 1.8 MT (125 hp, 157 Nm, Manual 5, 1250 kg) and 1.8 AT (same engine, Automatic 4, 1280 kg). Both are AWD, fuel 95, 1838 cc, 155 mm, rear Disc. 1.8 MT is 40 kg lighter than 2.0 MT and 25 hp / 29 Nm below it.

Automatic vs Manual on the same engine: 1.5 AT FWD is 40 kg heavier than 1.5 MT FWD in the 1996–2000 window (1080 vs 1040) and 20 kg heavier in the 1995–1999 window (1050 vs 1030). 1.5 AT AWD is 30 kg heavier than 1.5 MT AWD (1220 vs 1190). 1.8 AT is 30 kg heavier than 1.8 MT (1280 vs 1250). 2.0 AT is 10 kg heavier than 2.0 MT (1300 vs 1290). Automatic cards are 4 speeds; Manual cards are 5.

Ground clearance: 155 mm on AWD 1.5, 1.8, and 2.0; 145 mm on FWD 1.5; 135 mm on 1.6 MT.

The catalogue does not list prices, reliability scores, or a Nissan Sentra comparison. Those fields are not measured here. The 12 named versions above are the full set of cards supplied for this article; the generation total remains 21 versions in the model count.