The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
€ 19,900
€ 27,800
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi is 15 cm longer, 0.9 cm narrower and 9.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1520
1768
1968
1421
1777
1966
1768 mm
Width
1777 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1520 mm
Height
1421 mm
2700
4387
2601
4237
4387 mm
Length
4237 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1325 kg
1785 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.49 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
C13
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
108 bhp
178 bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
260 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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12.45 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.44 kg/bhp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
12.45 kg/bhp
7.44 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
78 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
78 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
69 mpg
city
37 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
No data
46 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
794 mi
Range
526 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
794 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
74 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).
111.8 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
74 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
94 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
385 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
1395 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
