The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
€ 19,900
€ 28,800
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi is 2.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 3.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
59.8
69.6
77.5
56.1
70.3
77.4
69.6 in
Width
70.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59.8 in
Height
56.1 in
106.3
172.7
103.8
169.8
172.7 in
Length
169.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.74 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 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 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DBKA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
108 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
27.45 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
65 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
city
53 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
794 mi
Range
797 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
794 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 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).
80.3 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
74 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
