The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,300
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 35,600
 Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 27,300
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 20.4 cm shorter, 2.3 cm narrower and 10.7 cm lower than the Nissan Leaf (40 kWh).
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
1765
1995
1530
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
1788
2030
1765 mm
Width
1788 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1423 mm
Height
1530 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
2578
4286
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
2700
4490
4286 mm
Length
4490 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1580 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1995 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
95 kg
6.01 %
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
0 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
138 bhp
148 bhp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
320 NM
320 NM
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

Performance

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

128 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

110 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
56 MPGe
164 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
38 mpg
city
No data
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 kWh
610 mi
Range
163 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
610 mi
163 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Environmental Impact
115.2 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
415 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
400 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
790 L