Nissan Pulsar

Nissan Pulsar

Engine layout and cylinder count are taken from each version’s own fields. Boost, gearbox, and drive use the English labels from the data (Turbo, No, Variable, Manual, Automatic, FWD, AWD). Fuel labels are 95, 92, and Diesel.

6 generation ran from 2014-01-01 to 2018-12-31 as a Hatchback 5-door with 4 versions: 1.2 CVT, 1.6 MT, 1.5 MT, 1.2 MT. All four are front-wheel-drive (FWD), with a front, transverse engine, Independent, spring front suspension, Semi-independent, springorts hélicoïdaux, sem rear suspension, Ventilated disc front brakes and Disc rear brakes, 156 mm ground clearance, and a 46 L tank. No restyling block is present in this generation’s data.

5 generation ran from 1995-01-01 to 2000-12-31 as a Sedan with 33 versions in the generation count; 12 of those versions are listed in this snapshot. Listed petrol and diesel cars use a 50 L tank. Individual version dates in the snapshot are 1997-09-01 to 2000-09-30. Front suspension is Independent, spring; rear suspension is Independent, spring; front brakes Ventilated disc; rear brakes Drum.

4 generation ran from 1990-08-01 to 1994-12-31 as a Sedan with 27 versions in the generation count; 12 are listed. Listed versions use a 50 L tank. Front Independent, spring; rear Independent, spring; Ventilated disc front; Drum rear.

3 generation ran from 1986-05-01 to 1990-07-31 as a Mini 3-doors with 16 versions in the generation count; 12 are listed. Listed versions use a 47 L tank and 150 mm ground clearance. Version dates in the snapshot are 1988-04-01 to 1990-07-31.

2 generation ran from 1982-01-01 to 1986-04-30 as a Cabrio with 5 versions: two catalogue rows named 1.3 MT (both 67 hp), 1.5 MT 95 hp, 1.5 MT 105 hp, and 1.0 MT. All five are Manual, 5 gears, FWD, Gasoline.

1 generation ran from 1978-05-01 to 1982-04-30 as a Coupe with 2 versions: 1.3 MT and 1.5 MT. Both are Manual, 5 gears, FWD, Gasoline, boost No.

Engines and specs

Engine layout and cylinder count are taken from each version’s own fields. Boost, gearbox, and drive use the English labels from the data (Turbo, No, Variable, Manual, Automatic, FWD, AWD). Fuel labels are 95, 92, and Diesel.

6 generation (Hatchback 5-door, 2014–2018)

1.2 CVT and 1.2 MT share 1197 cc, compression 10, bore × stroke 72.2 × 73.1, Direct injection (direct), and Euro 5. 1.6 MT uses compression 9.5, 79.7 × 81.1, Direct injection (direct), Euro 6. 1.5 MT diesel uses compression 15.5, 76 × 80.5; fuel system is not measured; Euro 5.

5 generation (Sedan, 1995–2000) — listed versions

Same-name rows are split by power and by FWD / AWD.

1.5 AT / 1.5 MT 105 hp: compression 9.9, 73.6 × 88, Distributed injection (multi-point), 4 valves per cylinder. 1.6 MT 120 hp and 1.6 AT share 1596 cc; 1.6 MT 175 hp is 1597 cc. Diesel 2.0 MT / 2.0 AT are 1973 cc, boost No.

4 generation (Sedan, 1990–1994) — listed versions

3 generation (Mini 3-doors, 1986–1990) — listed versions

Four rows are named 1.5 AT; they differ by 85 vs 97 hp, FWD vs AWD, 3 vs 4 gears, and kerb weight.

1.3 AT / 1.3 MT: Carburetor, compression 9, 76 × 70, 4 valves per cylinder. 1.5 AT 85 hp FWD: Carburetor, 9.5, 73.6 × 88, 128 Nm. 1.5 AT 97 hp AWD rows: Distributed injection (multi-point), 9.2. 1.6 AT: Distributed injection (multi-point), 10, 78 × 83.6. Diesel 1.7 MT / 1.7 AT: compression 21.8, 80 × 83.6; fuel system not measured.

2 generation (Cabrio, 1982–1986)

The two 1.3 MT 67 hp rows share Carburetor, 76 × 70, and kerb 820 kg. 1.5 MT 95 hp uses Central injection (single-point or single- point). 1.5 MT 105 hp is the only Turbo version in 2 generation. Engine position for this generation is not measured. 1.0 MT: Carburetor, 73 × 59.

1 generation (Coupe, 1978–1982)

Torque, compression, bore × stroke, tank, eco class, kerb, gross, clearance, and wheels for 1 generation are not measured.

Performance and economy

0–100, top speed, and fuel use are measured only on 6 generation. For generations 1–5, 0–100 km/h, top speed, city / highway / mixed consumption, and CO2 are not measured. Eco class is not measured on generations 1–5.

1.6 MT (6 generation) is the quickest listed car: 7.7 s to 100 km/h and 217 km/h. That is 5.0 s faster to 100 than 1.2 CVT (12.7 s, 185 km/h) and 3.0 s faster than 1.2 MT (10.7 s, 190 km/h). 1.5 MT diesel: 11.5 s and 190 km/h.

Mixed consumption, 6 generation: 1.5 MT 3.6 L/100 km (city 4.1, highway 3.3); 1.2 MT 5 (city 6.3, highway 4.3); 1.2 CVT 5.1 (city 6.4, highway 4.4); 1.6 MT 5.7 (city 7.6, highway 4.6). 1.5 MT uses 2.1 L/100 km less mixed than 1.6 MT (5.7 − 3.6). CO2: 1.5 MT 94, 1.2 MT 117, 1.2 CVT 119, 1.6 MT 134.

Dimensions and weight

Overall length, width, height, and wheelbase are not measured in this dataset. What is measured is kerb mass, some gross masses, ground clearance, tank, and wheel sizes.

6 generation (Hatchback 5-door): clearance 156 mm; tank 46 L. Kerb / gross: 1.2 MT 1265 / 1750 kg; 1.2 CVT 1280 / 1750 kg; 1.5 MT 1345 / 1785 kg; 1.6 MT 1370 / 1785 kg. 1.6 MT is 105 kg heavier at the kerb than 1.2 MT (1370 − 1265). Wheels: 1.2 CVT, 1.5 MT, 1.2 MT — 195/60 R16, 205/55 R16, 205/50 R17; 1.6 MT — 205/50 R17, 215/45 R18.

5 generation (Sedan): tank 50 L; wheels not measured; gross not measured. Kerb / clearance: 1.5 MT 105 hp FWD 1030 kg / 145 mm; 1.5 AT 105 hp FWD 1040 / 145; 1.6 MT 120 hp 1060 / 145; 1.6 AT 1080 / 145; 2.0 MT FWD and 2.0 AT 1100 / 145; 1.8 MT 1130 / 145; 1.6 MT 175 hp 1140 / 140; 1.8 AT 1150 / 145; 1.5 MT 105 hp AWD 1160 / 155; 1.5 AT 105 hp AWD 1180 / 155; 2.0 MT AWD 1270 / 155. AWD rows sit 10 mm higher than matching FWD 145 mm cars (155 − 145), except 1.6 MT 175 hp at 140 mm.

4 generation (Sedan): tank 50 L; wheels and gross not measured. Lightest listed: 1.3 MT 930 kg, clearance 145 mm. 1.3 AT 960 / 145. 1.5 MT FWD 970 / 145; 1.5 AT FWD 1040 / 145; 1.6 MT 1050 / 145; 1.6 AT 1060 / 145; 1.8 MT 1090 / 145; 1.8 AT 1100 / 145; 1.7 MT 1020 / 145; 1.7 AT 1040 / 145. AWD: 1.5 MT 1120 kg / 150 mm; 1.5 AT 1150 / 150.

3 generation (Mini 3-doors): tank 47 L; clearance 150 mm on all listed rows; wheels and gross not measured. Lightest: 1.3 MT 880 kg. Heaviest listed: 1.5 AT 97 hp AWD 1150 kg (270 kg above 1.3 MT).

2 generation (Cabrio): 1.3 MT (both rows), 1.5 MT 95 hp, and 1.0 MT kerb 820 kg. 1.5 MT 105 hp kerb not measured. Tank, clearance, wheels, gross not measured.

1 generation (Coupe): kerb, gross, clearance, tank, wheels not measured.

Which version to choose

Choice here is only a comparison of the measured numbers.

If the need is the lowest mixed fuel use and CO2 in this catalogue, 6 generation 1.5 MT is the only diesel hatch: 110 hp, 260 Nm (the highest torque in 6 generation, 20 Nm above 1.6 MT’s 240), 3.6 L/100 km mixed, 94 g/km CO2, 11.5 s to 100, 190 km/h, 6-speed Manual, FWD, Euro 5.

If the need is acceleration, 6 generation 1.6 MT is the peak: 190 hp, 240 Nm, 7.7 s, 217 km/h, Euro 6, kerb 1370 kg. It uses 2.1 L/100 km more mixed than 1.5 MT and 17 hp more than 1.2 MT’s 115 is not the right subtraction — 190 − 115 = 75 hp more than either 1.2 petrol.

If the need is a petrol hatch with a Variable gearbox, the only such row is 6 generation 1.2 CVT: 115 hp, 165 Nm, 12.7 s, 185 km/h, mixed 5.1. The same 1197 cc engine as 1.2 MT but 25 Nm less torque (190 − 165) and 2.0 s slower to 100 (12.7 − 10.7). 1.2 MT is the lightest 6 generation car at 1265 kg.

If the need is a 1990s Sedan with AWD, 5 generation lists 1.5 MT 105 hp AWD (1160 kg, 155 mm), 1.5 AT 105 hp AWD (1180 kg, 155 mm), and 2.0 MT 76 hp AWD (1270 kg, 155 mm). Matching FWD 1.5 cars are 130 kg lighter on the MT pair (1160 − 1030) and 140 kg lighter on the AT pair (1180 − 1040). Peak listed petrol in that snapshot is 1.6 MT 175 hp (1597 cc, 1140 kg, 140 mm clearance). Diesel there is 76 hp / 132 Nm / 1973 cc in 2.0 MT and 2.0 AT.

If the need is 4 generation, 1.8 MT and 1.8 AT share 140 hp and 166 Nm at 1838 cc; 1.7 MT / 1.7 AT are the diesel pair at 55 hp. AWD exists only as 1.5 MT and 1.5 AT 94 hp.

If the need is 3 generation Mini 3-doors, 1.6 AT is the strongest listed petrol at 120 hp; diesel is 1.7 MT / 1.7 AT at 55 hp. AWD is concentrated on 1.5 rows at 85 or 97 hp.

If the need is a Cabrio, 2 generation is the only Cabrio: 1.0 MT 50 hp is the smallest engine (988 cc); 1.5 MT 105 hp Turbo is the strongest listed. The two 1.3 MT 67 hp rows do not differ on any measured field in this snapshot.

If the need is the earliest Coupe, 1 generation is 1.3 MT 67 hp or 1.5 MT 80 hp; performance and mass for both are not measured.

Problems and reliability

This catalogue does not record failure rates, recalls, or reliability scores for the Nissan Pulsar. Those figures are not measured. What is measured on later cars is eco class on 6 generation only (Euro 5 on 1.2 CVT, 1.5 MT, 1.2 MT; Euro 6 on 1.6 MT) and the mechanical labels already listed (Turbo vs No, gearbox, drive, brakes, suspension).