The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 22,200
€ 26,700
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.56 %
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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 5200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
113 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
122 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
122 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.11 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
24.97 lb/hp
19.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
46 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
37 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
560 mi
Range
526 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
560 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
123.1 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
96.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 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
