Nissan Leaf 40 kWh vs Audi e-tron 55 quattro

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General Info

The Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €35900. The Audi e-tron 55 quattro (2019-2022) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €25390 on the used car market.

The Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-…) is a Hatchback, whereas the Audi e-tron 55 quattro (2019-2022) is a SUV.

Property Nissan Leaf 40 kWh Audi e-tron 55 quattro
Years of Production 2022-… 2019-2022
Current Status Produced Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Japan, UK, USA Belgium, China
Body Style Hatchback SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (New) €35900 - Price Europe (New)
Price Europe (Used) €15890 €25390
GCC Score 4.8 6.4

Range and Efficiency

While the Audi e-tron 55 quattro (2019-2022) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-…).

Property Nissan Leaf 40 kWh Audi e-tron 55 quattro
Range (EPA) 240 km 357 km
Range (WLTP) 285 km 441 km
Range (GCC) 238 km 349 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 40 kWh 95 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 39 kWh 86.5 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 16.4 kWh/100 km 24.8 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.1 km/kWh 4.03 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.6 4.1

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Audi e-tron 55 quattro (2019-2022) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 155 kW, while the Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-…) maxes out at 50 kW.

The Audi e-tron 55 quattro (2019-2022) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-…) is limited to 3.6 kW.

Property Nissan Leaf 40 kWh Audi e-tron 55 quattro
Max Charging Power (AC) 3.6 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 50 kW 155 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CHAdeMOType 2 (Mennekes) CCS Type 2
Charging Score 3.3 6.8

Performance

The Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-…) is front-wheel drive, while the Audi e-tron 55 quattro (2019-2022) offers an all-wheel drive system.

The Audi e-tron 55 quattro (2019-2022) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Nissan Leaf 40 kWh Audi e-tron 55 quattro
Drive Type FWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM IM (front), IM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 110 kW 300 kW
Motor Power (hp) 148 hp 402 hp
Motor Torque 320 Nm 664 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.9 s 5.7 s
Top Speed 144 km/h 200 km/h
Performance Score 3 5.6

Dimensions

The Audi e-tron 55 quattro (2019-2022) is longer, wider, and taller.

The Audi e-tron 55 quattro (2019-2022) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Nissan Leaf 40 kWh Audi e-tron 55 quattro
Length 4490 mm 4901 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2030 mm 2192 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1788 mm 1935 mm
Height 1530 mm 1616 mm
Wheelbase 2700 mm 2928 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Audi e-tron 55 quattro (2019-2022) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Audi e-tron 55 quattro (2019-2022), but the Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-…) doesn’t have one.

The Audi e-tron 55 quattro (2019-2022) has a towing capacity of up to 1800 kg, whereas the Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-…) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property Nissan Leaf 40 kWh Audi e-tron 55 quattro
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1580 kg 2565 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 435 l 660 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1176 l 1725 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 50 l
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 1800 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 4.5 7.7
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