Nissan Micra 2003 1.4

Nissan Micra 2003 1.4 petrol description

Hatchback Nissan Micra 2003 1.4 has been produced from January, 2003 to June, 2005. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.4 litres, which produces power of 88 horsepower on 5600 rpm - this is the most powerfull Nissan Micra 2003 - 2005 version and torque 137 Nm (Newton metres) on 3200 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 190 000 and 330 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Nissan Micra 1.4 engine oil type is 0W-20 and oil capacity is 3.4 litres.

Nissan Micra 2003 1.4 has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox.
Nissan Micra 2003 1.4 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 15 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 158 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Nissan Micra 2003 1.4 fuel consumption is 6.8 litres per 100km (14.7 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 8.6 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 46 litres or 12.15 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 660 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 780 kilometers on highway.

Nissan Micra safety

During safety testing Nissan Micra has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Nissan Micra is evaluated with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Nissan Micra got two stars.

With the same engine there is also Nissan Micra version with manual gearbox (Nissan Micra 2003 1.4 MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 3.1 seconds faster (in 11.9 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 7 % - 6.3 litres per 100 km.
Nissan Micra 2003

Nissan Micra 2003 1.4 technical data

Model: Nissan Micra 1.4
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2003. January ... 2005. June 
Engine: 1386 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 163 g/km
Power: 88 HP ON 5600 RPM Torque: 137 NM ON 3200 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 158 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 15.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.8 (combined) 8.6 (urban) 5.8 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 46 litres (12.2 gallons)
Car dimensions: 3.72m (length) 1.66m (width) 1.54m (height)
Turning diameter: 9.2 meters
Trunk capacity: 371 litres
Trunk max capacity: 584 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1475 kg

Nissan Micra 2003 1.4 engine CR14DE

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 190,000 to 330,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
Engine displacement 1386 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 73 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 82.8 mm
Compression ratio 9.8 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Nissan Micra 2003 1.4 oil type 0W-20
Oil capacity 3.4 litres (3.6 quarts)
Coolant capacity 5.3 litres (5.6 quarts)
Power 88 - 98 HP ON 5600 RPM
Torque 137 NM ON 3200 RPM
Start of production (year) 2002
Duration of production 11 years
Engine also used on Nissan Note Nissan Cube

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Nissan Micra hatchback [2003 - 2005] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Nissan Micra 2003 1.2

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.2 Petrol 65 HP 5.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Nissan Micra 2003 1.2 Jan 2003 — Jan 2005

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.2 Petrol 80 HP 5.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Nissan Micra 2003 1.2 Jan 2003 — Jan 2005 1.2 Petrol 80 HP 6.6 l/100km Automatic
Nissan Micra 2003 1.4

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 11.9 seconds

1.4 Petrol 88 HP 6.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Nissan Micra 2003 1.4

Most powerfull petrol version (88 HP)

1.4 Petrol 88 HP 6.8 l/100km Automatic
Nissan Micra 2003 1.5 DCi Apr 2003 — Jun 2005

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.5 Diesel 65 HP 4.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Nissan Micra 2003 1.5 DCi Aug 2003 — Jan 2005

Most powerfull diesel version (82 HP)
Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.5 Diesel 82 HP 4.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Nissan Micra 2003 reviews
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