Nissan 1.8L 4-cylinder

Nissan 1.8L 4-cylinder — every model and year that used this engine (3 models, 2002–2018), based on NHTSA VIN build data, with links to prices and reliability.

1.8L · 4 cylinders · seen in 3 models, 2002–2018

By the numbers

Output range 122–130 hp (median 122 hp). Gasoline: 100%. Based on 178 decoded NHTSA VIN build sheets.

About this engine family

The QG engine is a 1.3 L (1,295 cc), 1.5 L (1,497 cc), 1.6 L (1,597 cc) and 1.8 L (1,769 cc) straight-4 piston engine from Nissan. It is a lean-burn aluminum DOHC 4-valve design with variable valve timing and optional NEO Di direct injection.

In detail

The QG13DE is a DOHC 16-valve with 4-cylinder. It produces at 6000 rpm and at 4400 rpm in the initial trim. Bore x Stroke= It is used in the following vehicles: 1999-2006 Nissan AD Van (Y11) 1998-2004 Nissan Sunny (B15) 2005-2012 Nissan Sentra N16 series for low-end models (Philippines) Water-cooled straight 4 cylinder engine with capacity and DOHC control. Bore and stroke are . Output is at 5600 rpm and at 2800 rpm in initial, European specifications, and later at 6000 rpm and at 4400 rpm.

This engine is used in: 1999-2004 Nissan Sunny (B15) 1999-2008 Nissan Wingroad/AD (Y11) 2002-2009 Samsung SM3 (G10) Power outputs for N16 Almera: '00-'02: 90ps '02-'06: 98ps The QG16DE is a straight 4-cylinder engine with double over head camshafts with 16 valves. The cylinder head also features Nissan Variable Cam Timing (N-VCT) and micro-polished camshafts. A new water pump assembly has been designed for the QG16DE; the design is based on the water pump from the GA16DE, the changes made it more efficient and reliable than its predecessor.

The engine produces at 6000 rpm and at 4000 rpm, although a variety of other power figures are shown for other years and in other installations. Bore and stroke is . Displacement - Layout - DOHC inline-four with Nissan Variable Cam Timing Valves - 16, 4 for each cylinder Power - at 6000 rpm Torque - at 4000 rpm Redline - 6500 rpm Fuel Delivery System - Electronic fuel injection (EFI) Ignition system - 4 coils, 1 for each cylinder Fuel Compression Ratio - 9.5:1 It is used in the following vehicles: Nissan Sunny NEO with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission Nissan Sunny N16 series sold in Sri Lanka Nissan Primera (P11.144) 2000-2002 Nissan Primera (P12) edition sold in various countries across Europe Nissan Sentra N16 series in the Philippines and the N16 series Pulsar sold in Australia and New Zealand Renault Scala sold in Mexico and Colombia Nissan Almera sold in South Africa The 1.8 L direct-injection QG18DD produces at 6000 rpm and at 2800 rpm.

It is used in the following vehicles: 1999-2004 Nissan Sunny The QG18DE was designed for Nissan by Aichi Machine Industry, Japan. It is manufactured both in Japan and the Mexican city of Aguascalientes. Bore and stroke is . The engine is tuned to achieve most of its torque at low revs at the expense of raw power at high revs, making the engine very responsive in day-to-day driving. It has a cast-iron engine block, aluminum DOHC cylinder head, uses Multi-port fuel injection, forged-steel connecting rods, two single-piece cast camshafts and a cast-aluminum intake manifold.

It also features N-VCT (Nissan's Valve Timing Control technology). This engine received the RJC Technology of The Year Award of 2001. Specifications Displacement - Layout - DOHC Inline-4 (Straight-4) with VVT tech (called NVTC). Valves - 16, 4 for each cylinder Power - at 6000 rpm Torque - to at 2800 rpm Redline - 6500 rpm Fuel Delivery System - electronic fuel injection Fuel compression ratio - 9.5:1 Emissions Control Devices OBDII - On-board Diagnostic System.

Nissan Pulsar N16 Models without EuroOBD in Australia do not have OBDII. EGR - Exhaust Gas Recirculation HO2S - (4) Oxygen Sensors (2 before exhaust catalyst, 2 after) - note a series 2 1.8l has only 2 O2 sensors: 1 pre-catalytic-converter and 1 downstream from it. TWC - Three Way Catalyst (2 in exhaust manifold, 1 under car). EVAP - Charcoal Evaporative Purge Canister. Ignition Timing: 9 degrees BTDC (can be altered +/- 2 degrees using CONSULT-II handheld diagnostic tester, e.g.

). Knock Sensor - located on engine block; retards timing if pinging/detonation is detected. Heated Throttle Body - heated by engine coolant.

Source: Wikipedia — Nissan QG engine, CC BY-SA.

Models that used this engine

Model Years with this engine Fuel VIN builds seen
SENTRA 2002–2018 Gasoline 130
VERSA 2007–2012 Gasoline 46

Engine usage derived from NHTSA VIN build data (displacement + cylinder configuration). Model links lead to prices, generations and reliability.

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