Quick answer
The 1990 Nissan PULSAR, the latest model year on record, is 166.5″ long, 66.1″ wide and 51.2″ tall on a 95.7″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,388 lb. At 13.9 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 4.1 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Nissan PULSAR generation, measured
The biggest change in length came in 1989, when the new car was 7.5″ longer than the 1985–1988 one.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985–1988 | 162.6″ | 69.3″ | 53.5″ | 95.3″ | 1,830 lb |
| 1989–1990 | 170.1″ | 66.1″ | 51.2″ | 95.7″ | 2,388 lb |
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
PULSAR year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 166.5″ | 66.1″ | 95.7″ | 1 | |
| 1989 | 170.1″ | 66.1″ | 95.7″ | 1 | |
| 1988 | 166.5″ | 66.1″ | 95.7″ | 1 | |
| 1987 | 166.5″ | 66.1″ | 95.7″ | 1 | |
| 1986 | 162.6″ | 69.3″ | 95.3″ | 1 | |
| 1985 | 162.6″ | 69.3″ | 95.3″ | 1 |
ROWS 6·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a PULSAR fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 13.9 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 13.9 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.5 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
Among the 518 cars within 10″ of its length, the PULSAR is lighter than 80%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 518 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 66.1″ | 68.9″ | −2.8″ |
| Wheelbase | 95.7″ | 100″ | −4.3″ |
| Curb weight | 2,388 lb | 2,928 lb | −540 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
PULSAR against its rivals
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan PULSAR (this car) | 1990 | 166.5″ | 66.1″ | 2,388 lb |
| Volkswagen Scirocco | 1989 | 165.7″ | 64.2″ | 2,220 lb |
| Isuzu IMPULSE | 1991 | 166.1″ | 66.5″ | 2,416 lb |
| Audi 90 | 1989 | 176.4″ | 66.9″ | 2,623 lb |
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1990 PULSAR bigger than the 1989?
No, it is smaller: the 1990 model is 3.6″ shorter.
Which is bigger, the PULSAR or the Volkswagen Scirocco?
The 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco is 0.8″ shorter and 168 lb lighter than the 1990 PULSAR.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 6 PULSAR model years, 1985 to 1990. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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