Volkswagen Golf 1992 vs Nissan Micra 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 55 HP | |
| Torque: | 128 NM | 79 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.8 seconds | 16.4 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 20 HP more power than Nissan Micra, whereas torque is 49 NM more than Nissan Micra. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 280'000 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 Volkswagen Golf engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Vento, Seat Ibiza | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volkswagen Golf 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: | 4.02 m | 3.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.58 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is larger, but slightly lower. Volkswagen Golf is 32 cm longer than the Nissan Micra, 12 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 206 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 960 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 9.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 1.5 metres more than that of the Nissan Micra, which means Volkswagen Golf can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`290 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Nissan Micra, so Volkswagen Golf quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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