The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 31,300
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17) Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
€ 25,400
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Nissan Leaf (30 kWh) is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 5.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
61
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
69.7
77.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
69.5
77
69.7 in
Width
69.5 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
61 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
106.3
175
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
175 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
463 lb
13.08 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)

General

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
ZE0
Generation
8P
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 (30 kWh)
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
108 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
187 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
187 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
89 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

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32.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
32.76 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
53 mpg  ( 60 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 (30 kWh)
138 MPGe
60 MPGe
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
No data
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
No data
30 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
124 mi
Range
777 mi
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
124 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
90.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
48.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
20.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft