The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06)
€ 19,900
€ 24,800
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi 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 FSI.
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.53 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
C13
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
108 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
192 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
27.45 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
65 mpg
29 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
57 mpg
city
20 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
794 mi
Range
428 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
794 mi
428 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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).
151.6 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
74 kWh
151.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
