The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
€ 24,200
€ 27,800
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 6.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 3.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
165.9
172.7 in
Length
165.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.51 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
C13
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
187 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
135 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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16.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
16.15 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
41 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
501 mi
Range
583 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
501 mi
583 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
131.6 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
108 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
