Hyundai i20 2018 vs Nissan Micra 2017

 
Hyundai i20
2018 - 2020
Nissan Micra
2017 - 2018
Gearbox: AutomaticManual
Engine: 1.0 Petrol1.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 100 HP73 HP
Torque: 172 NM95 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.4 seconds16.4 seconds
Hyundai i20 is more dynamic to drive.
Hyundai i20 engine produces 27 HP more power than Nissan Micra, whereas torque is 77 NM more than Nissan Micra. Thanks to more power Hyundai i20 reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.25.3
Real fuel consumption: 6.6 l/100km6.0 l/100km
The Nissan Micra is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise.
By specification Hyundai i20 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra, which means that by driving the Hyundai i20 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Hyundai i20 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra.
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres41 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 960 km in combined cycle770 km in combined cycle
1060 km on highway890 km on highway
750 km with real consumption680 km with real consumption
Hyundai i20 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 300'000 km420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Nissan Micra engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 9 years9 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai i30, Kia RIO, Kia Picanto, Hyundai KonaInstalled on at least 2 other car models, including Dacia Logan, Dacia Sandero
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai i20 might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
The Hyundai i20 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.

Dimensions

Length: 4.04 m4.00 m
Width: 1.73 m1.74 m
Height: 1.47 m1.46 m
Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai i20 is 4 cm longer than the Nissan Micra, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai i20 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 326 litres300 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1024 litres1004 litres
Hyundai i20 has more luggage capacity.
Hyundai i20 has 26 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Micra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i20 (by 20 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.2 meters10.3 meters
The turning circle of the Hyundai i20 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Nissan Micra.
Gross weight (kg): 1`6501`490
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

below average
Hyundai i20 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Hyundai i20, so Hyundai i20 quality is probably better
Average price (€): 920011 600
Pros and Cons: Hyundai i20 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
Nissan Micra has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
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