The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18)
€ 40,100
€ 19,900
€ 40,100
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 S3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 4.8 inches lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi.
Audi S3
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
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
166.5
106.3
172.7
166.5 in
Length
172.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
3417 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.23 %
General
Audi S3
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
8P
Generation
C13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
108 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Performance
Audi S3
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
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13.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
Audi S3
13.09 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
65 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
21 mpg
city
57 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
449 mi
Range
794 mi
Audi S3
449 mi
794 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
74 kWh
Audi S3
157.2 kWh
74 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.5 cu ft
