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Volvo V40 · Facelift 2016 2.0 D4vsNissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volvo V40 · Facelift 2016

2.0 D4

190 hp1969 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTwin-turboHatchback2016-2018
VS

Nissan Pulsar (C13)

1.6 DIG-T

190 hp1618 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.7 L/100 km
    63.6 mpg US
    76.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    109 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,476 km
    917 mi
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T

  • Lightest
    1,363 kg
    3,005 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    139 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    385 L
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,503kg3,314lb
1,363kg3,005lb
Gross weight
2,005kg4,420lb
1,785kg3,935lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
83.0s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
78.9s99% target: 215 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
32.0s
Calculated
39.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
176Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,476km917mi
Calculated
780km484mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,969cc120cu in
1,618cc99cu in
Length
4,369mm172in
4,387mm173in
Width
1,783mm70in
1,768mm70in
Height
1,439mm57in
1,520mm60in
Wheelbase
2,647mm104in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,525mm60in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,530mm60in
Ground clearance
144mm6in
156mm6in
Trunk volume
335L
385L
Max trunk volume
1,500L
1,395L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
46L
CO2 emissions
109g/km
138g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-TPowerTorque
  • Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4: Power / Torque
  • Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D44,250 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,500 rpm
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T5,600 rpm1,600-5,200 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.0 s
39.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
147 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
190 hp
142 kW
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
240 Nm
177 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
1,503 kg
3,314 lb
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
1,363 kg
3,005 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
230 km/h
143 mph
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
217 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D47.2 s
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4 and Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4 and Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T: 1.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
1,476 km
917 mi
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
780 km
484 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
190 hp
142 kW
7.2 s
230 km/h
143 mph
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
190 hp
142 kW
7.7 s
217 km/h
135 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,387 mm
172.7 in
Height
1,520 mm
59.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
7.2 s
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,503 kg
3,314 lb
1,363 kg
3,005 lb
Fuel consumption
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,387 mm
172.7 in
Height
1,520 mm
59.8 in
Range score
1,476 km
917 mi
780 km
484 mi
CO2 score
109 g/km
138 g/km
Trunk score
335 L
11.8 cu ft
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T
Consumption4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.35 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.83 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used630 L166 US gal139 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,103 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4

  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 697 km (433 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 29 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T

  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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