The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18)
€ 36,600
€ 24,200
€ 36,600
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 S3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 4.8 inches lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T.
Audi S3
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
55.1
69.5
77
59.8
69.6
77.5
69.5 in
Width
69.6 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.1 in
Height
59.8 in
101.5
165.9
106.3
172.7
165.9 in
Length
172.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.47 %
General
Audi S3
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
8P
Generation
C13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 S3
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
187 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Performance
Audi S3
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.15 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
16.15 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
41 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
409 mi
Range
501 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
501 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Environmental Impact
172.4 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 S3
172.4 kWh
108 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.5 cu ft
