The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 Tiptronic (04 - 08)
€ 19,900
€ 22,500
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 3.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
59.8
69.6
77.5
56
69.5
78.5
69.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
59.8 in
Height
56 in
106.3
172.7
101.5
168.7
172.7 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.82 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
C13
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
108 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
192 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
27.45 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
65 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
57 mpg
city
22 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
794 mi
Range
444 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
794 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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).
145.8 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
74 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
