The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18)
€ 27,800
€ 24,200
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 3.8 inches lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
56
69.5
78.5
59.8
69.6
77.5
69.5 in
Width
69.6 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56 in
Height
59.8 in
101.5
169
106.3
172.7
169 in
Length
172.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.07 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
8P
Generation
C13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
187 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
137 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
▶ REPLAY
20.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.15 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
20.79 lb/hp
16.15 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
41 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
504 mi
Range
501 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
504 mi
501 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
108 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
140.2 kWh
108 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.5 cu ft
