Nissan Pulsar 2014 vs Audi Q3 2011
| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Audi Q3 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Pulsar engine produces 96 HP less power than Audi Q3, whereas torque is 135 NM less than Audi Q3. Due to the lower power, Nissan Pulsar reaches 100 km/h speed 5.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Pulsar is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Pulsar consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q3, which means that by driving the Nissan Pulsar over 15,000 km in a year you can save 390 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Pulsar consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.61 m | |
| Nissan Pulsar and Audi Q3 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 460 litres | |
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Audi Q3 has more luggage space. Nissan Pulsar has 75 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Pulsar is 1.6 metres less than that of the Audi Q3, which means Nissan Pulsar can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Audi Q3 scores higher in safety tests. The Audi Q3 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | Nissan Pulsar has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi Q3 has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Nissan Pulsar, so Nissan Pulsar quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 12 400 | |
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