The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18)
€ 27,900
€ 19,900
€ 27,900
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 5.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 3.8 inches lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
56.1
70
77.4
59.8
69.6
77.5
70 in
Width
69.6 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56.1 in
Height
59.8 in
102.4
167
106.3
172.7
167 in
Length
172.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
2888 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3957 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.6 %
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
Drivetrain
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
DBKA
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
108 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
▶ REPLAY
26.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
26.74 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
65 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
53 mpg
city
57 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
797 mi
Range
794 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
794 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
80.3 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
80.3 kWh
74 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.5 cu ft
