BMW i3 2017 vs Nissan Micra 2017
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 0.6 Hybrid | 0.9 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (BMW i3) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (Nissan Micra) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 38 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 56 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
| BMW i3 engine produces 52 HP less power than Nissan Micra, whereas torque is 84 NM less than Nissan Micra. Despite less power, BMW i3 reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 0.6 l/100km | 4.4 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | no data | 8.10 € | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 9 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1500 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW i3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Nissan Micra) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW i3) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.01 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.46 m | |
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BMW i3 is larger. BMW i3 is 1 cm longer than the Nissan Micra, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW i3 is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1100 litres | 1004 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW i3 has 40 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Micra. This could mean that the BMW i3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW i3 (by 96 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW i3 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Nissan Micra, which means BMW i3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`760 | 1`530 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 18 000 | 10 000 | |
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