The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)

€ 29,900
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 35,600
 Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 29,900
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 TFSI 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 2.0 TFSI
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
69.5
77
60.2
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
106.3
176.8
165.9 in
Length
176.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.56 %
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
8P
Generation
ZE1
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
148 hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
147 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

▶ REPLAY
16.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.17 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
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 TFSI
31 mpg
136 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
22 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 kWh
444 mi
Range
163 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
444 mi
163 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
49.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
49.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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