The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi (08 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (03 - 05)
€ 18,900

€ 20,600

€ 18,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 Tiida 1.5 dCi is 3.9 inches longer, 2.8 inches narrower and 4.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 1.6
60.4
66.7
74.6
55.9
69.5
77
66.7 in
Width
69.5 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
60.4 in
Height
55.9 in
102.2
169.4
101.5
165.5
169.4 in
Length
165.5 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 1.6
3062 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb

Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.25 %

General
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 1.6
C11
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
105 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
105 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
177 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 1.6
116 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6
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29.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.03 lb/hp
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
29.16 lb/hp
29.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
45 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
450 mi
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
621 mi
450 mi
Audi A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
107 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).
144 kWh
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
107 kWh
144 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft