The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06)
€ 22,200
€ 25,000
€ 22,200
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 6.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 3.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.73 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
C13
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
113 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
122 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
122 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
24.97 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
46 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
560 mi
Range
642 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
560 mi
642 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
119.3 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
96.6 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
