The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)
€ 27,600

€ 22,200

€ 27,600
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 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI 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 1.2 DIG-T.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 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 2.0 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.33 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
138 hp
113 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
129 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

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

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








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