The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
€ 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 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 2.0 TFSI.
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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 2.0 TFSI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.44 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
C13
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
108 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
192 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
27.45 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
65 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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 2.0 TFSI
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 2.0 TFSI
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 2.0 TFSI
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
