The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18)
€ 24,500
€ 24,200
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 D3 is 4.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.9 inches lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T.
Volvo C30 D3
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 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 D3
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
366 lb
10.81 %
General
Volvo C30 D3
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
M
Generation
C13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
187 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
130 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
▶ REPLAY
22.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.15 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
22.88 lb/hp
16.15 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
46 mpg
41 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
731 mi
Range
501 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
501 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
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).
108 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
108 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.5 cu ft
