The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) vs. Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
€ 39,100
€ 38,200
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S3 Sportback is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 5.6 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (62 kWh).
Audi S3 Sportback
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
55.2
69.5
78.5
60.8
70.4
79.9
69.5 in
Width
70.4 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
55.2 in
Height
60.8 in
101.5
169.4
106.3
176.8
169.4 in
Length
176.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.93 %
General
Audi S3 Sportback
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
8P
Generation
ZE1
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 Sportback
Nissan Leaf (62 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
214 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
261 hp
214 hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
155 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
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13.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.57 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
13.26 lb/hp
17.57 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
No data
Audi S3 Sportback
28 mpg
MPGe
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
20 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 kWh
439 mi
Range
No data
Audi S3 Sportback
439 mi
mi
Nissan Leaf (62 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).
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).
No data
Audi S3 Sportback
161.1 kWh
0 kWh
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft









29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
22.4 cu ft



















