Suzuki Splash 2012 vs Nissan Micra 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 94 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 114 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Suzuki Splash is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Splash engine produces 14 HP more power than Nissan Micra, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Nissan Micra. Thanks to more power Suzuki Splash reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Splash is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Suzuki Splash consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Splash could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Suzuki Splash consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Splash gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 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 Suzuki Splash engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Agila | Used also on Nissan Note | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.78 m | 3.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.52 m | |
| Suzuki Splash and Nissan Micra are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 178 litres | 265 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
573 litres | no data | |
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Nissan Micra has more luggage space. Suzuki Splash has 87 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 9.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Splash is 0.1 metres more than that of the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`485 | 1`425 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Suzuki Splash has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Suzuki Splash, so Suzuki Splash quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 4600 | |
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