2018 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron vs. 2018 Nissan Leaf

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What is the main difference between A3 Sportback e-tron and Leaf?

Two Hatchbacks with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the starting price, horsepower, fuel economy, market segment, and height. First of all, there is a $9,510 difference in the base MSRP. The 2018 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron has a higher starting price than the 2018 Nissan Leaf. Also, the 2018 A3 Sportback e-tron has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2018 Leaf gets 76 more mpg. In addition, the A3 Sportback e-tron has a slightly taller body than the Leaf. Among similarities are the body structure, ground shadow size, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 1.4 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
  • Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$39,500
$29,990
Engine
Engine
1.4L Inline-4 Turbo + Electric Motor
Electric Motor
Horsepower
Horsepower
204 hp
147 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
7.6 sec
-
City MPG
City MPG
81 MPGe
125 MPGe
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
86 MPGe
100 MPGe
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
83 MPGe
112 MPGe
Width
Width
77.4 in
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Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
70.3 in
70.5 in
Length
Length
169.7 in
176.4 in
Height
Height
56.1 in
61.4 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
103.5 in
106.3 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
82.8 ft2
86.4 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.7 in
41.2 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.2 in
42.1 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
54.8 in
54.3 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.5 in
37.3 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.4 in
33.3 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
52.9 in
52.5 in

Costs

2018 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

2018 Nissan Leaf

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,950
$650
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$289 (2018 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron 1.4 TFSI PHEV Premium)
$499 (2018 Nissan LEAF SV Hatchback)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
$2,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$15,353
$21,613
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