The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T (14 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 17,900

€ 27,900

€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 6.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 3.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
165.9
172.7 in
Length
165.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.46 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
113 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
140 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
140 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
24.68 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
47 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
572 mi
Range
579 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
572 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
94.8 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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)
31.1 cu ft