Nissan Pulsar — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Nissan's spacious family hatchback, offering class-leading rear legroom and highly efficient dCi and DIG-T engines.
TL;DR
48 MPG
Real-world petrol
67 MPG
Real-world diesel
46L
Tank capacity
£62.93
Full tank (petrol)
13.0p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Nissan Pulsar achieves an estimated 48 MPG (petrol) and 67 MPG (diesel) in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 46-litre tank completely costs approximately £62.93 (petrol) or £65.37 (diesel) at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
48
Real-world MPG
Petrol
56.5
Official WLTP
Petrol
67
Real-world MPG
Diesel
78.5
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £648 | £482 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £959 | £713 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1296 | £964 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £1943 | £1446 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £2591 | £1928 |
| Full tank (46L) | £62.93 | £65.37 |
| Cost per mile | 13.0p | 9.6p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the Pulsar compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Pulsar
The dCi diesel is exceptionally fuel-efficient; keep motorway cruising at 65-70 mph.
Smooth out your driving style to keep the small turbo engine working efficiently.
Check tyre pressures monthly to prevent rolling resistance.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Nissan Pulsar achieving ~48 MPG real-world, if you fill 37 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£3.70
Gross saving on fuel
£0.39
Cost of 3-mile detour
£3.31
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 29 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Nissan Pulsar?
The Nissan Pulsar achieves approximately 48 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 56.5 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 67 MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Nissan Pulsar?
The Nissan Pulsar has a fuel tank of 46 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £62.93. Diesel costs approximately £65.37 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Nissan Pulsar?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Nissan Pulsar costs approximately £959 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1296. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Nissan Pulsar?
In a Nissan Pulsar doing ~48 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 37-litre fill nets approximately £3.31 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 29 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Nissan Pulsar cost per mile in fuel?
The Nissan Pulsar costs approximately 13.0p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £3.90 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Nissan Pulsar?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Nissan Pulsar is 56.5 MPG. However, real-world MPG is typically 10–15% lower than WLTP due to cold starts, air conditioning, motorway speeds, and varying loads. WorthThePump uses a 12% real-world penalty to give a more accurate estimate.
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