The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
€ 35,600

€ 25,600

€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Nissan Leaf (40 kWh) is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 4.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
60.2
70.4
79.9
55.9
70
77.4
70.4 in
Width
70 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
60.2 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
176.8
102.4
166.8
176.8 in
Length
166.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3483 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3825 lb

Weight Difference:
728 lb
20.9 %

General
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
ZE1
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Electrically excited synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
148 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
89 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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23.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
23.53 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
24 kWh✽
( 136 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
44 mpg
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
136 MPGe
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
No data
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
40 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
163 mi
Range
586 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
163 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
49.4 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).
100.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
49.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









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