The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)

€ 30,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 35,600
 Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 30,800
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 2.0 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 4.2 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (40 kWh).
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
60.2
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
70.4
79.9
70 in
Width
70.4 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.1 in
Height
60.2 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
106.3
176.8
167 in
Length
176.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
14.56 %
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
8V
Generation
ZE1
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
148 hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
135 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.11 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Fuel Economy
56 mpg  ( 63 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 2.0 TDI
63 MPGe
136 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
46 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 kWh
739 mi
Range
163 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
163 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
49.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
49.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
22.4 cu ft