The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
€ 24,200
€ 34,900
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 3.2.
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Audi A3 3.2
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 3.2
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
14.37 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Audi A3 3.2
C13
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
187 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Audi A3 3.2
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
▶ REPLAY
16.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.28 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
16.15 lb/hp
14.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
41 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
31 mpg
city
18 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
501 mi
Range
396 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
501 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
108 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
