The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)
€ 26,700
€ 22,200
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.8 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
55.9
69.5
77
59.8
69.6
77.5
69.5 in
Width
69.6 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.9 in
Height
59.8 in
101.5
166.9
106.3
172.7
166.9 in
Length
172.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.56 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
8P
Generation
C13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
113 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
138 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
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19.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.11 lb/hp
24.97 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
46 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
28 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
526 mi
Range
560 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
560 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.5 cu ft
