The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)

€ 31,300
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17) Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
€ 27,800
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘ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 9.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 5.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
61
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
69.7
77.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
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 DPF quattro (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
175 in
Length
165.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.67 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)

General

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
ZE0
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
108 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
187 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
187 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

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

525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
32.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
32.76 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
37 mpg  ( 41 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
41 MPGe
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
30 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
124 mi
Range
583 mi
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
124 mi
583 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
131.6 kWh
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
48.8 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
20.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft