The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
€ 19,900
€ 26,500
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 2.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D5.
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Volvo C30 D5
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 1.5 dCi
Volvo C30 D5
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3221 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.95 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Volvo C30 D5
C13
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D5244T8
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
108 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
192 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Volvo C30 D5
118 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
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27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.1 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
27.45 lb/hp
18.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
65 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
57 mpg
city
28 mpg
71 mpg
highway
47 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
794 mi
Range
601 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
794 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
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).
127.6 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
74 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
970 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
