The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05)
€ 29,300

€ 33,300

€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 9.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 5.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Audi A3 3.2
61
69.7
77.6
55.9
69.5
77
69.7 in
Width
69.5 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
61 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
175
101.5
165.5
175 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Audi A3 3.2
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.25 %

General
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Audi A3 3.2
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Audi A3 3.2
Electrically excited synchronous motor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
6
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
108 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
108 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
187 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
187 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Audi A3 3.2
89 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 3.2
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32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.28 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
32.25 lb/hp
14.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
24 mpg
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
138 MPGe
24 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
No data
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
99 mi
Range
377 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
99 mi
377 mi
Audi A3 3.2
Environmental Impact
48.8 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).
187.5 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
48.8 kWh
187.5 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft









20.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft