The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T (14 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
€ 17,900
€ 21,600
€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T is 5.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.6D.
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Volvo C30 1.6D
59.8
69.6
77.5
57
70.2
80.3
69.6 in
Width
70.2 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
59.8 in
Height
57 in
106.3
172.7
103.9
167.4
172.7 in
Length
167.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Volvo C30 1.6D
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.86 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Volvo C30 1.6D
C13
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Volvo C30 1.6D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
113 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
140 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
140 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Volvo C30 1.6D
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D
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24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.03 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
24.68 lb/hp
28.03 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Volvo C30 1.6D
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
47 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
37 mpg
city
38 mpg
55 mpg
highway
56 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
572 mi
Range
659 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
572 mi
659 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
Environmental Impact
94.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
100.7 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
94.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Volvo C30 1.6D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
897 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
