The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 FSI (03 - 05) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18)
€ 22,300
€ 19,900
€ 22,300
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 Audi A3 2.0 FSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi.
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
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
165.5
106.3
172.7
165.5 in
Length
172.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.37 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
8P
Generation
C13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 hp
108 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
131 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
20.11 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
34 mpg
65 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
25 mpg
city
57 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
495 mi
Range
794 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
495 mi
794 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
130.7 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 2.0 FSI
130.7 kWh
74 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.5 cu ft
