Chevrolet Spark 2013 vs Nissan Micra 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 93 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Nissan Micra is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Spark engine produces 12 HP less power than Nissan Micra, whereas torque is 17 NM less than Nissan Micra. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Spark reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Chevrolet Spark consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Spark could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Chevrolet Spark consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Micra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Nissan Note | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Micra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.64 m | 3.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.52 m | |
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Chevrolet Spark is smaller, but slightly higher. Chevrolet Spark is 14 cm shorter than the Nissan Micra, 7 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 170 litres | 265 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
873 litres | no data | |
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Nissan Micra has more luggage space. Chevrolet Spark has 95 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 9.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Spark is 0.7 metres more than that of the Nissan Micra, which means Chevrolet Spark can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`355 | 1`425 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Nissan Micra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Spark has serious deffects in 120 percent more cases than Nissan Micra, so Nissan Micra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 6200 | |
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