The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09)
€ 24,200
€ 22,600
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 1.6 DIG-T is 5.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0.
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Volvo C30 2.0
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 1.6 DIG-T
Volvo C30 2.0
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.15 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Volvo C30 2.0
C13
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
187 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
177 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Volvo C30 2.0
135 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
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16.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.46 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
16.15 lb/hp
20.46 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
41 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
51 mpg
highway
41 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
501 mi
Range
462 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
501 mi
462 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
108 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).
140.2 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
108 kWh
140.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Volvo C30 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
