The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (03 - 05) vs. Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
€ 19,100
€ 34,000
€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 4.9 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (24 kWh).
Audi A3 1.6
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
55.9
69.5
77
60.8
69.7
77.6
69.5 in
Width
69.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.9 in
Height
60.8 in
101.5
165.5
105.9
175
165.5 in
Length
175 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3620 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
798 lb
22.04 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
8P
Generation
ZE0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Electrically excited synchronous motor
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
2
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
108 hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
115 mph
Maximum Speed
90 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.52 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
33.52 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
28 kWh✽
( 120 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi A3 1.6
34 mpg
120 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
25 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
488 mi
Range
86 mi
Audi A3 1.6
488 mi
86 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
56.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
132.6 kWh
56.2 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
712 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
19.3 cu ft
