The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
€ 34,000

€ 28,600

€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Nissan Leaf (24 kWh) is 8 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 4.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60.8
69.7
77.6
56.1
70
77.4
69.7 in
Width
70 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
60.8 in
Height
56.1 in
105.9
175
102.4
167
175 in
Length
167 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3620 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
743 lb
20.52 %

General
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
ZE0
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Electrically excited synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DDYA
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
108 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
90 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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33.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
33.52 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
57 mpg
( 64 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.)
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
120 MPGe
64 MPGe
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
No data
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
No data
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
86 mi
Range
758 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
86 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
56.2 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).
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).
84.3 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
56.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
712 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft