The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
€ 19,900

€ 34,900

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 17.3 cm longer, 0.3 cm wider and 9.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 3.2
1520
1768
1968
1421
1765
1957
1768 mm
Width
1765 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1520 mm
Height
1421 mm
2700
4387
2578
4214
4387 mm
Length
4214 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 3.2
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1600 kg
1785 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2085 kg

Weight Difference:
255 kg
15.94 %

General
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 3.2
C13
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
108 bhp
247 bhp
Audi A3 3.2
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
260 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 3.2
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 3.2
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12.45 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.48 kg/bhp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
12.45 kg/bhp
6.48 kg/bhp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
78 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
78 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
69 mpg
city
22 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
No data
46 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
794 mi
Range
396 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
794 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
74 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
94 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
385 L
Boot Capacity
281 L







1395 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L