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Audi A2 e-tron vs Nissan LEAF
Selected trim52kWh 170PSChange trim262 mi · 52 kWh · £32,200
Selected trimEngageChange trim375 mi · 75 kWh · £35,999
At a glance
In this comparison, Audi A2 e-tron leads on city driving, while the Nissan LEAF leads on value for money, motorway range and family practicality.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Audi A2 e-tron if...
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
Choose the Nissan LEAF if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you have a family - it has the best combination of boot space, safety, and rear legroom
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Nissan LEAF leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueNissan
Audi
5.1
Nissan
6.3
Motorway RangeNissan
Audi
6.3
Nissan
8.4
FamilyNissan
Audi
7.7
Nissan
8.3
Charging
Audi
6.9
Nissan
7
Too close to call
Cost Per Mile
Audi
9.5
Nissan
9.4
Too close to call
City DrivingAudi
Audi
7.7
Nissan
6.7
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Nissan LEAF
Engage
- 113 miles more WLTP range
- 50 kW faster rapid charging
- 35 kW more power
- 1.2s quicker 0-62 mph
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Audi A2 e-tron52kWh 170PS | Nissan LEAFEngage |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £32,200 (better) | £35,999 |
| Official range | 262 miles | 375 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 396 L | 437 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 24 min (better) | 30 min |
| 0-62 mph | 8.8 sec | 7.6 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Audi A2 e-tron
Nissan LEAF
Length
Audi A2 e-tron4,324mm-26mm
Nissan LEAF4,350mm
Width
Audi A2 e-tron1,789mm-21mm
Nissan LEAF1,810mm
Height
Audi A2 e-tron1,583mm
Nissan LEAF1,550mm-33mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Audi A2 e-tron52kWh 170PS | Nissan LEAFEngage |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,324 mm | 4,350 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,789 mm (better) | 1,810 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,098 mm |
| Height | 1,583 mm | 1,550 mm |
| Turning circle | Not available | 10.8 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 611 mm spare (better) | 590 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Audi A2 e-tron52kWh 170PS | Nissan LEAFEngage |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | Not available | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 396 L | 437 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1336 L (better) | 1052 L |
| Frunk | 13 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 975 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Audi A2 e-tron
- 262 mile WLTP range, longer than 90% of hatchback EVs we track.
- At 4,324 mm, longer than 85% of hatchback EVs we track.
- Boot space of 396 L is bigger than 85% of hatchback EVs we track.
Nissan LEAF
- 375 mile WLTP range, longer than 100% of hatchback EVs we track.
- Eligible for the full £3,750 UK Electric Car Grant, one of 8 hatchback EVs we track that qualifies for the top band.
- At 4,350 mm, longer than 90% of hatchback EVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Audi A2 e-tron 52kWh 170PS |  Nissan LEAF Engage |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.32m | 4.35m+26mm |
| Width | 1.79m | 1.81m+21mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.10m |
| Height | 1.58m | 1.55m-33mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.77m | 2.69m-80mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 396L | 437L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1336L (better) | 1052L |
| Frunk | 13L | Not available |
| Seats | Not available | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | Not available | 10.8m |
| Kerb Weight | Not available | 1,883kg |
| Towing Capacity | Not available | 975kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 52kWh | 75kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 262 mi | 375 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 100kW | 150kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £32,200 (better) | £35,999 |
| Price after EV grant | £30,700 (-£1,500) (better) | £32,249 (-£3,750) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Available | 2027+ | 2025+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Audi A2 e-tron52kWh 170PS | Nissan LEAFEngage |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 262 miles | 375 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 219 miles | 313 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 24 min (better) | 30 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 100 kW | 150 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | Not available | 11 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | 52 kWh | 75 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | NMC |
| Heat pump | Not available | Standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Audi A2 e-tron52kWh 170PS | Nissan LEAFEngage |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 8.8 sec | 7.6 sec (better) |
| Power | 125 kW | 160 kW (better) |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 355 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
Audi A2 e-tron
52kWh 170PS
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
Nissan LEAF
Engage
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Nissan LEAF Engage
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant93%
Child Occupant86%
Vulnerable Road Users71%
Safety Assist71%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
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Audi A2 e-tron
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Nissan LEAF
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Nissan LEAF worth the extra £3,799 over the Audi A2 e-tron?
The Nissan LEAF costs £3,799 more than the Audi A2 e-tron. For that premium it adds 113 miles more WLTP range, 50 kW faster peak rapid charging and 35 kW more power. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Nissan LEAF comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Audi A2 e-tron or the Nissan LEAF?
The Audi A2 e-tron is £3,799 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £136 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Audi A2 e-tron comes out roughly £3,799 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Audi A2 e-tron and Nissan LEAF like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 219 miles for the Audi A2 e-tron and 313 miles for the Nissan LEAF - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Nissan LEAF goes roughly 94 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 24-30 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Audi A2 e-tron or the Nissan LEAF?
The two are within 21 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 611 mm of total clearance for the Audi A2 e-tron and about 590 mm of total clearance for the Nissan LEAF.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Audi A2 e-tron or the Nissan LEAF?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the Audi A2 e-tron and 84% for the Nissan LEAF. That gives the Audi A2 e-tron a modest edge in retained real-world range. The Audi A2 e-tron's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the Nissan LEAF's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .