The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
€ 36,600
€ 34,000
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 5.7 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (24 kWh).
Audi S3
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
55.1
69.5
77
60.8
69.7
77.6
69.5 in
Width
69.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.1 in
Height
60.8 in
101.5
165.9
105.9
175
165.9 in
Length
175 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3620 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
6.82 %
General
Audi S3
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
8P
Generation
ZE0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Electrically excited synchronous motor
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
108 hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Performance
Audi S3
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
155 mph
Maximum Speed
90 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.52 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
33.52 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
28 kWh✽
( 120 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 S3
26 mpg
120 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
19 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
409 mi
Range
86 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
86 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
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).
56.2 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
56.2 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
712 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
19.3 cu ft
