The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 24,200

€ 23,100

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 3.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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
166.9
172.7 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.82 %

General
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
C13
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
187 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
16.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
16.15 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
41 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
501 mi
Range
610 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
501 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
108 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).
106.1 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
108 kWh
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft