The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18)
€ 24,500
€ 19,900
€ 24,500
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 D3 is 4.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.9 inches lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi.
Volvo C30 D3
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
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 D3
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
3386 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
421 lb
12.43 %
General
Volvo C30 D3
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 D3
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
108 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
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22.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
22.88 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
46 mpg
65 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
35 mpg
city
57 mpg
56 mpg
highway
71 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
731 mi
Range
794 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
794 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 D3
104.9 kWh
74 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
802 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
