The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18)
€ 33,000
€ 19,900
€ 33,000
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 3.2 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 17.3 cm shorter, 0.3 cm narrower and 9.9 cm lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi.
Audi A3 3.2
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
1421
1765
1957
1520
1768
1968
1765 mm
Width
1768 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1968 mm
1421 mm
Height
1520 mm
2578
4214
2700
4387
4214 mm
Length
4387 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1345 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1785 kg
Weight Difference:
225 kg
14.33 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
8P
Generation
C13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 bhp
108 bhp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
320 NM
260 NM
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
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6.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.45 kg/bhp
Audi A3 3.2
6.36 kg/bhp
12.45 kg/bhp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
78 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
27 mpg
78 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
19 mpg
city
69 mpg
No data
motorway
86 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 L
355 mi
Range
794 mi
Audi A3 3.2
355 mi
794 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
198.9 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 3.2
198.9 kWh
74 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
250 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
94 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
385 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1395 L
