The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)

€ 45,100
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 35,600
 Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 45,100
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 S3 Sportback is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.6 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 5 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (40 kWh).
Audi S3 Sportback
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
60.2
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
70.4
79.9
70.3 in
Width
70.4 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
55.3 in
Height
60.2 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18)
103.6
170.2
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
106.3
176.8
170.2 in
Length
176.8 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Sportback
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.53 %
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)

General

Audi S3 Sportback
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
8V
Generation
ZE1
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Sportback
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
306 hp
148 hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

Performance

Audi S3 Sportback
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
155 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

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11.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
11.09 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Fuel Economy
36 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 S3 Sportback
36 mpg
136 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
29 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 kWh
526 mi
Range
163 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
526 mi
163 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
49.4 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
123.1 kWh
49.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sportback
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
22.4 cu ft