Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIvsNissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018
VS

Nissan Pulsar (C13)

1.6 DIG-T

190 hp1618 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    244 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,315 kg
    2,899 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    144 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    132 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    847 km
    527 mi
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSINissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,315kg2,899lb
1,363kg3,005lb
Gross weight
1,875kg4,134lb
1,785kg3,935lb
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
81.5s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
78.9s99% target: 215 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
26.2s
Calculated
39.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
243Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
176Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
847km527mi
Calculated
780km484mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,618cc99cu in
Length
4,313mm170in
4,387mm173in
Width
1,785mm70in
1,768mm70in
Height
1,426mm56in
1,520mm60in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,525mm60in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,530mm60in
Ground clearance-
156mm6in
Trunk volume
380L
385L
Max trunk volume
1,220L
1,395L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
46L
CO2 emissions
132g/km
138g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSINissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-TPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T5,600 rpm1,600-5,200 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSINissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.2 s
39.8 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
147 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
240 Nm
177 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
1,363 kg
3,005 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
244 km/h
152 mph
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
217 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI6.8 s
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
847 km
527 mi
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
780 km
484 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
6.8 s
244 km/h
152 mph
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
190 hp
142 kW
7.7 s
217 km/h
135 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,313 mm
169.8 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,387 mm
172.7 in
Height
1,520 mm
59.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.8 s
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSINissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.7 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
1,363 kg
3,005 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,313 mm
169.8 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,387 mm
172.7 in
Height
1,520 mm
59.8 in
Range score
847 km
527 mi
780 km
484 mi
CO2 score
132 g/km
138 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSINissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 48 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 27 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 68 km (42 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 6 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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