The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
€ 19,900

€ 30,800

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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 5.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 3.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
59.8
69.6
77.5
56.1
70
77.4
69.6 in
Width
70 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59.8 in
Height
56.1 in
106.3
172.7
102.4
167
172.7 in
Length
167 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.37 %

General
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
C13
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
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 3500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
108 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
192 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
27.45 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
65 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57 mpg
city
46 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
794 mi
Range
739 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
794 mi
739 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
74 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft