The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
€ 19,900

€ 27,400

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi is 0.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Volvo V40 D3
59.8
69.6
77.5
55.9
70.2
80.4
69.6 in
Width
70.2 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
59.8 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
172.7
104.2
172
172.7 in
Length
172 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Volvo V40 D3
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3441 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
476 lb
13.83 %

General
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Volvo V40 D3
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 V40 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T6
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
108 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
192 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Volvo V40 D3
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3
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27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
27.45 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
65 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
57 mpg
city
53 mpg
71 mpg
highway
67 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
794 mi
Range
1014 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
794 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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).
78.2 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
74 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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