The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
€ 19,900
€ 25,800
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 TDI DPF.
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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 TDI DPF
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.94 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
C13
Generation
8P
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 DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
108 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
192 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
27.45 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
65 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
57 mpg
city
31 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
794 mi
Range
600 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
794 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
117.3 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
74 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
