The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
€ 19,900
€ 22,400
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 1.5 dCi is 4.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.3 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe.
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
59.8
69.6
77.5
56.6
70.2
80.3
69.6 in
Width
70.2 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
59.8 in
Height
56.6 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 1.5 dCi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.76 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
C13
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4164T
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
108 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
192 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
27.45 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
65 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
57 mpg
city
41 mpg
71 mpg
highway
62 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
794 mi
Range
718 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
794 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Environmental Impact
74 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).
92.5 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
74 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
970 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
