The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)

€ 34,000
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
€ 38,200
 Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 34,000
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 Nissan Leaf (24 kWh) is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 5.7 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Audi S3
60.8
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
69.7
77.6
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
69.7 in
Width
69.5 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
60.8 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
105.9
175
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
175 in
Length
166.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Audi S3
3620 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
247 lb
6.82 %
Audi S3 (08 - 12)

General

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Audi S3
ZE0
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Audi S3
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
108 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
207 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Audi S3
90 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
33.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
33.52 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Audi S3
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
28 mpg
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
120 MPGe
28 mpg
Audi S3
No data
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
86 mi
Range
439 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
86 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
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).
161.1 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
56.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
712 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft