The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)
€ 36,600

€ 22,200

€ 36,600
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is 5.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 3.8 inches lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
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 2.0 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.93 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
8V
Generation
C13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
113 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
143 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
▶ REPLAY
17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
17.91 lb/hp
24.97 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
46 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
44 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
712 mi
Range
560 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
712 mi
560 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
96.6 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft






30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.5 cu ft