Nissan Micra 1996 1.3

Nissan Micra 1996 1.3 petrol description

Hatchback Nissan Micra 1996 1.3 has been produced from March, 1996 to March, 1998. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.3 litres, which produces power of 75 horsepower on 6000 rpm - this is the most powerfull Nissan Micra 1996 - 1998 version and torque 103 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 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 without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 190 000 to 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 1.3 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 3.1 litres.

Nissan Micra 1996 1.3 has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox.
Nissan Micra 1996 1.3 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 15 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 160 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Nissan Micra 1996 1.3 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 6.3 litres per 100km (15.9 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Nissan Micra 1996 - 1998 versions, city fuel economy - 6.9 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 5.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 42 litres or 11.1 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 660 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 800 kilometers on highway.

Nissan Micra safety

During safety testing Nissan Micra has obtained 2 stars from five, which means quite low safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Nissan Micra is evaluated with two 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 1996 1.3 MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 3 seconds faster (in 12 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 3 % - 6.1 litres per 100 km.
Nissan Micra 1996

Nissan Micra 1996 1.3 technical data

Model: Nissan Micra 1.3
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 1996. March ... 1998. March 
Engine: 1275 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 75 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 103 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 160 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 15.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.3 (combined) 6.9 (urban) 5.2 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 42 litres (11.1 gallons)
Car dimensions: 3.70m (length) 1.58m (width) 1.43m (height)
Turning diameter: 9.2 meters
Trunk capacity: 206 litres
Trunk max capacity: 960 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1300 kg

Nissan Micra 1996 1.3 engine CG13DE

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 1275 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 71 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 80.5 mm
Compression ratio 9.5 : 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 1996 1.3 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 3.1 litres (3.3 quarts)
Coolant capacity 4 litres (4.2 quarts)
Power 75 - 82 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 103 - 106 NM ON 4000 RPM
Start of production (year) 1992
Duration of production 11 years

All Nissan Micra hatchback [1996 - 1998] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Nissan Micra 1996 1.0i 16V 1.0 Petrol 54 HP 6.1 l/100km Automatic
Nissan Micra 1996 1.0

Most fuel efficient version

1.0 Petrol 55 HP 5.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Nissan Micra 1996 1.3

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 12 seconds

1.3 Petrol 75 HP 6.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Nissan Micra 1996 1.3

Most powerfull version (75 HP)

1.3 Petrol 75 HP 6.3 l/100km Automatic
Nissan Micra 1996 reviews
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