Audi A2 2000 vs Nissan Micra 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.2 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 | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 13.9 seconds | |
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Audi A2 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A2 engine produces 5 HP less power than Nissan Micra, but torque is 16 NM more than Nissan Micra. Despite less power, Audi A2 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 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 Audi A2 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 23 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia | 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 Audi A2 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 A2 2000 1.4 engine: Engine is known for its simplicity, compact design, and overall reliability. Many complaints from owners are related to power loss or fluctuating idle, often caused by issues with the throttle body, EGR valve, or air leaks ... More about Audi A2 2000 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.83 m | 3.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.54 m | |
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Audi A2 is larger. Audi A2 is 11 cm longer than the Nissan Micra, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi A2 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 251 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1085 litres | 584 litres | |
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Audi A2 has more luggage capacity. Audi A2 has 139 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Micra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A2 (by 501 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 9.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A2 is 1.1 metres more than that of the Nissan Micra, which means Audi A2 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`435 | 1`475 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Audi A2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Audi A2, so Audi A2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1800 | |
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