The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18)
€ 24,800
€ 19,900
€ 24,800
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 Audi A3 1.6 TDI is 15 cm shorter, 0.9 cm wider and 9.9 cm lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
1421
1777
1966
1520
1768
1968
1777 mm
Width
1768 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1968 mm
1421 mm
Height
1520 mm
2601
4237
2700
4387
4237 mm
Length
4387 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
1305 kg
Kerb Weight
1345 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1785 kg
Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.97 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
8V
Generation
C13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CLHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
108 bhp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
260 NM
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
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12.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.45 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
12.55 kg/bhp
12.45 kg/bhp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
78 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
74 mpg
78 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
61 mpg
city
69 mpg
No data
motorway
86 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 L
818 mi
Range
794 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
794 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
78.2 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
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
74 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
94 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
385 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1395 L
