The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)
€ 31,300

€ 28,900

€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 (30 kWh) is 8 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod.
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
61
69.7
77.6
56.1
70
77.4
69.7 in
Width
70 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
61 in
Height
56.1 in
106.3
175
102.4
167
175 in
Length
167 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
3538 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb

Weight Difference:
717 lb
20.26 %

General
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
ZE0
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Electrically excited synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DADA
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
108 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
187 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
187 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Performance
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
89 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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32.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
32.76 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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
48 mpg
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
138 MPGe
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
No data
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
30 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
124 mi
Range
634 mi
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
124 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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).
92.9 kWh
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
48.8 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft










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