The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T (14 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
€ 17,900
€ 25,000
€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 3.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
59.8
69.6
77.5
55.9
69.5
77
69.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
59.8 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
172.7
101.5
166.9
172.7 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.63 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
C13
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
113 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
140 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
140 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.91 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
24.68 lb/hp
18.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
47 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
37 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
572 mi
Range
518 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
572 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
125 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
94.8 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
