The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 Tiptronic (04 - 08)
€ 22,200
€ 22,500
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 3.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
59.8
69.6
77.5
56
69.5
78.5
69.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
59.8 in
Height
56 in
106.3
172.7
101.5
168.7
172.7 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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 Sportback 1.6
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
113 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
122 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
122 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
115 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
24.97 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
46 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
37 mpg
city
22 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
560 mi
Range
444 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
560 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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).
145.8 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
96.6 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
