The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
€ 24,200
€ 24,800
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 3.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 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 1.6 DIG-T
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.51 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
187 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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16.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.82 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
16.15 lb/hp
19.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
41 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
501 mi
Range
475 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
501 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 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).
136.5 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
108 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 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
