The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)

€ 31,300
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17) Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
€ 26,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 6 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
61
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
69.7
77.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
69.5
78.5
69.7 in
Width
69.5 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
61 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
106.3
175
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
101.5
169
175 in
Length
169 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.84 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)

General

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CAYC
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
108 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Performance

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
89 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

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32.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
32.76 lb/hp
30 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 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
55 mpg  ( 61 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
61 MPGe
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
No data
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
30 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
124 mi
Range
795 mi
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
124 mi
795 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 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).
88.5 kWh
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
48.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
20.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft