The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T (14 - 18) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08)
€ 17,900
€ 33,000
€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 6.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 3.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Audi A3 3.2
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 3.2
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
672 lb
19.41 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Audi A3 3.2
C13
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
113 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
113 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
140 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
140 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Audi A3 3.2
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
24.68 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
47 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
37 mpg
city
16 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
572 mi
Range
355 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
572 mi
355 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
198.9 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
94.8 kWh
198.9 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
