The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
€ 22,200

€ 28,000

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 4.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Volvo C30 T5
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
168
172.7 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Volvo C30 T5
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
503 lb
15.13 %

General
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Volvo C30 T5
C13
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
113 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
122 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
122 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Volvo C30 T5
115 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
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24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.65 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
24.97 lb/hp
14.65 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
46 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
37 mpg
city
19 mpg
53 mpg
highway
37 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
560 mi
Range
443 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
560 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
164.8 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
96.6 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft