The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
€ 29,900

€ 31,300

€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘ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 Audi A3 1.6 TDI is 20.4 cm shorter, 0.7 cm wider and 12.6 cm lower than the Nissan Leaf (30 kWh).
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
1424
1777
1966
1550
1770
1970
1777 mm
Width
1770 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1970 mm
1424 mm
Height
1550 mm
2602
4241
2700
4445
4241 mm
Length
4445 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
1330 kg
Kerb Weight
1605 kg
1815 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg

Weight Difference:
275 kg
17.13 %

General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
8V
Generation
ZE0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Electrically excited synchronous motor
DBKA
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
0 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 bhp
108 bhp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
254 NM
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
254 NM
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
124 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
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12.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.86 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
12.31 kg/bhp
14.86 kg/bhp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
( 81 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
24 kWh✽
( 166 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
81 MPGe
166 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
64 mpg
city
No data
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
30 kWh
797 mi
Range
124 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
124 mi
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
48.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
48.8 kWh
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
370 L










1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
720 L