Audi A1 2014 vs Nissan Micra 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 0.9 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: | 125 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Audi A1 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A1 engine produces 35 HP more power than Nissan Micra, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Nissan Micra. Thanks to more power Audi A1 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A1 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A1 could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A1 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Superb, Seat Leon | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Dacia Logan, Renault Captur, Smart ForFour | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A1 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A1 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. | |||
| Audi A1 2014 1.4 engine: The engine is reliable, however, owners frequently report excessive oil consumption, which is usually linked to piston ring issues. Loss of power is another common complaint. It's advised against maintaining ... More about Audi A1 2014 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.95 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A1 is 5 cm shorter than the Nissan Micra, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A1 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
920 litres | 1004 litres | |
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Nissan Micra has more luggage space. Audi A1 has 30 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Micra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Micra (by 84 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A1 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`625 | 1`530 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Audi A1 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Audi A1, so Audi A1 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 11 000 | |
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