The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18)

€ 30,900
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 19,900
 Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18) Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
€ 30,900
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is 3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 3.9 inches lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
59.8
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18)
69.6
77.5
70.3 in
Width
69.6 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.9 in
Height
59.8 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18)
106.3
172.7
169.7 in
Length
172.7 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3935 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.89 %
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
8V
Generation
C13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 hp
108 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
133 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi

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21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
21.75 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
65 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
42 mpg
city
57 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
794 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
661 mi
794 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
74 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
74 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.5 cu ft