Nissan Cube 2008 1.8 petrol description
Minivan / MPV Nissan Cube 2008 1.8 has been produced from January, 2009 to December, 2014. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 122 horsepower on 5200 rpm - this is the most powerfull Nissan Cube 2008 - 2019 version and torque 172 Nm (Newton metres) on 4800 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 210 up to 360 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This Nissan Cube 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.
Nissan Cube 2008 1.8 has front wheel drive (FWD) and Jatco JF009E automatic gearbox. With proper servicing, Jatco JF009E gearbox has an average lifespan (mileage before needing serious repairs or rebuild) of 200,000 km.
Nissan Cube 2008 1.8 fuel consumption is 8.4 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (11.9 km/l), city fuel economy - 8.7 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 7.6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 50 litres or 13.21 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 580 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 640 kilometers on highway.
Nissan Cube safety
During safety testing Nissan Cube has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Nissan Cube is evaluated with very good rate 83 from 100, children safety: average mark - 64 from 100, for pedestrian protection Nissan Cube got 56 points from 100.
Nissan Cube safety equipment has been rated as very good - 84 percents from 100.

Nissan Cube 2008 1.8 technical data
Model: | Nissan Cube 1.8 | ||
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Body style: | Minivan / MPV | ||
Production period: | 2009. January ... 2014. December | ||
Engine: | 1798 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
Power: | 122 HP ON 5200 RPM | Torque: | 172 NM ON 4800 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | no data | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | no data |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 (combined) 8.7 (urban) 7.6 (highway) | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres (13.2 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 3.98m (length) 1.70m (width) 1.67m (height) | ||
Trunk capacity: | 323 litres | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 1645 litres (with rear seats folded down) |
Nissan Cube 2008 1.8 engine MR18DE
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 210,000 to 360,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.Engine displacement | 1797 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 4 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 84 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 81.1 mm |
Compression ratio | 9.9 : 1 |
Camshaft drive | Timing chain Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more. |
Fuel system | Injection |
Nissan Cube 2008 1.8 oil type | 5W-30 |
Oil capacity | 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts) |
Coolant capacity | 7.1 litres (7.5 quarts) |
Power | 122 - 128 HP ON 5200 RPM |
Torque | 173 - 176 NM ON 4800 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 2004 |
Duration of production | 21 years |
Engine also used on | Nissan Tiida |
All Nissan Cube minivan [2008 - 2019] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Nissan Cube 2008 1.5 | 1.5 Petrol | 109 HP | - | |
Nissan Cube 2010 1.5 dCi Jan 2010 — Dec 2011 | 1.5 Diesel | 110 HP | 5.2 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Nissan Cube 2010 1.6
Jan 2010 — Dec 2011 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 11.3 seconds |
1.6 Petrol | 110 HP | 6.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Nissan Cube 2010 1.6 Jan 2010 — Dec 2011 | 1.6 Petrol | 110 HP | 7.0 l/100km | Automatic |
Nissan Cube 2009 1.8
Jan 2009 — Dec 2014 Most powerfull petrol version (122 HP) |
1.8 Petrol | 122 HP | 8.7 l/100km | Manual (6) |
Nissan Cube 2009 1.8
Jan 2009 — Dec 2014 Most powerfull petrol version (122 HP) |
1.8 Petrol | 122 HP | 8.4 l/100km | Automatic |