The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) vs. Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)

€ 25,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 35,600
 Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 25,800
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 DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 27.6 cm shorter, 2.3 cm narrower and 10.9 cm lower than the Nissan Leaf (40 kWh).
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
1765
1957
1530
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
1788
2030
1765 mm
Width
1788 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1421 mm
Height
1530 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
2578
4214
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
2700
4490
4214 mm
Length
4490 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1580 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1995 kg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
165 kg
10.44 %
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)

General

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

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
0 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 bhp
148 bhp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
350 NM
320 NM
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

Performance

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

114 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

110 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

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8.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8.42 kg/bhp
10.68 kg/bhp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Fuel Economy
50 mpg  ( 56 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✽  ( 164 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 2.0 TDI DPF
56 MPGe
164 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
37 mpg
city
No data
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 kWh
600 mi
Range
163 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
600 mi
163 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
49.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
117.3 kWh
49.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
151 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
415 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
400 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
790 L