The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)

€ 38,200
Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 31,300
 Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17) Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300

ⓘ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 8.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 5.9 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (30 kWh).
Audi S3
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
61
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
69.7
77.6
69.5 in
Width
69.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.1 in
Height
61 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
106.3
175
166.5 in
Length
175 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Audi S3 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.66 %
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)

General

Audi S3
Nissan Leaf (30 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 (30 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 (30 kWh)
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

Performance

Audi S3
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
155 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.76 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
32.76 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
24 kWh✽  ( 138 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
28 mpg
138 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
20 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
30 kWh
439 mi
Range
124 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
124 mi
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
48.8 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
48.8 kWh
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
20.4 cu ft