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Nissan Pulsar: generations and engines

The Nissan Pulsar was built from 1990 to 2018 in 3 generations, with 14 engine versions in our catalog (hatchback, sedan). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

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Production years1990–2018
Generations3
Engine versions14
Power94–230 hp
Body stylesHatchback, Sedan
FuelGasoline, Diesel
Timeline

Nissan Pulsar generations

  1. 1990–1995

    Nissan Pulsar (N14)

    • Hatchback
    • Gasoline

    5 engine versions 94–230 hp

    Engines below
  2. 1995–2000

    Nissan Pulsar (N15)

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline

    5 engine versions 105–175 hp

    Generation specs
  3. 2014–2018

    Nissan Pulsar (C13)

    • Hatchback
    • Gasoline
    • Diesel

    4 engine versions 110–190 hp

    Engines below
Specs

Nissan Pulsar engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Nissan Pulsar (N14)1990–1995 · 5 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.5 16V X1 (94 hp) 4WD1990–1995Gasoline94 hp (69 kW)93 lb-ft (126 Nm)
1.5 16V X1 (94 hp) 4WD Automatic1990–1995Gasoline94 hp (69 kW)93 lb-ft (126 Nm)
1.6 i 16V X1 R (5 dr) (110 hp)1990–1995Gasoline110 hp (81 kW)108 lb-ft (147 Nm)
1.8 i 16V GTI (5 dr) (140 hp)1990–1995Gasoline140 hp (103 kW)123 lb-ft (167 Nm)
2.0 i 16V GTI-R (3 dr) (230 hp)1990–1995Gasoline230 hp (169 kW)203 lb-ft (275 Nm)
Nissan Pulsar (C13)2014–2018 · 4 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.2 DIG-T (115 hp)2014–2018Gasoline115 hp (85 kW)140 lb-ft (190 Nm)10.7 s118 mph (190 km/h)
1.2 DIG-T (115 hp) Xtronic2014–2018Gasoline115 hp (85 kW)122 lb-ft (165 Nm)12.7 s115 mph (185 km/h)
1.5 dCi (110 hp)2014–2018Diesel110 hp (81 kW)192 lb-ft (260 Nm)11.5 s118 mph (190 km/h)
1.6 DIG-T (190 hp)2015–2018Gasoline190 hp (140 kW)177 lb-ft (240 Nm)7.7 s135 mph (217 km/h)
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