The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 35,600
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 23,000
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘ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 9.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 4.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60.2
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
70.4
79.9
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
69.5
77
70.4 in
Width
69.5 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
60.2 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
106.3
176.8
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
176.8 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3483 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.24 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

General

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
ZE1
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CAYB
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
148 hp
89 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
236 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Performance

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
89 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

587 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.56 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
23.53 lb/hp
33.56 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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
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 (40 kWh)
136 MPGe
60 MPGe
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
No data
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
40 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
163 mi
Range
777 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
163 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
90.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
49.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
22.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft