The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) vs. Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)

€ 27,800
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 31,300
 Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17) Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
€ 27,800
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 1.8 TFSI is 8.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 5.1 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (30 kWh).
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
70
77.4
61
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
69.7
77.6
70 in
Width
69.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.9 in
Height
61 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
106.3
175
166.8 in
Length
175 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
617 lb
17.44 %
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)

General

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
8V
Generation
ZE0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
108 hp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

Performance

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
144 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

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16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.76 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
16.41 lb/hp
32.76 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
24 kWh✽  ( 138 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 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
138 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
31 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
30 kWh
526 mi
Range
124 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
124 mi
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
48.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
48.8 kWh
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
20.4 cu ft