The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18)
€ 23,000
€ 19,900
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 D2 is 4.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 3.3 inches lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi.
Volvo C30 D2
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
56.6
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
56.6 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 D2
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
3188 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
7 %
General
Volvo C30 D2
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
M
Generation
C13
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
Volvo C30 D2
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 D2
113 hp
108 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 D2
199 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Performance
Volvo C30 D2
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
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28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
28.21 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D2
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
55 mpg
65 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
44 mpg
city
57 mpg
62 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
795 mi
Range
794 mi
Volvo C30 D2
795 mi
794 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
74 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
88.5 kWh
74 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D2
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
736 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.5 cu ft
