The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08) vs. Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
€ 23,000

€ 35,600

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 4.3 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (40 kWh).
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
55.9
69.5
77
60.2
70.4
79.9
69.5 in
Width
70.4 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
55.9 in
Height
60.2 in
101.5
165.9
106.3
176.8
165.9 in
Length
176.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.24 %

General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
8P
Generation
ZE1
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Electrically excited synchronous motor
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
104 hp
148 hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
121 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
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28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
28.72 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
( 59 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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
24 kWh✽
( 136 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 1.9 TDI e DPF
59 MPGe
136 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
41 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 kWh
759 mi
Range
163 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
759 mi
163 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
49.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
92.5 kWh
49.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft








31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
22.4 cu ft