The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
€ 24,200
€ 31,700
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T is 5.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 3.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
59.8
69.6
77.5
55.9
70
77.4
69.6 in
Width
70 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59.8 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
172.7
102.4
166.8
172.7 in
Length
166.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
C13
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
187 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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16.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
16.15 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
41 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
46 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
501 mi
Range
739 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
501 mi
739 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
108 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
