The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)
€ 22,700
€ 22,200
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 Volvo C30 2.0 is 4.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.9 inches lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T.
Volvo C30 2.0
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
57
70.2
80.3
59.8
69.6
77.5
70.2 in
Width
69.6 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57 in
Height
59.8 in
103.9
168
106.3
172.7
168 in
Length
172.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.46 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
M
Generation
C13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 hp
113 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
136 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.97 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
21.8 lb/hp
24.97 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
31 mpg
46 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
41 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
450 mi
Range
560 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
450 mi
560 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Environmental Impact
144 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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
144 kWh
96.6 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
741 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.5 cu ft
