Citroen C2 2004 vs Nissan Micra 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 65 HP | |
| Torque: | 143 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 16.3 seconds | |
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Citroen C2 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C2 engine produces 60 HP more power than Nissan Micra, whereas torque is 33 NM more than Nissan Micra. Thanks to more power Citroen C2 reaches 100 km/h speed 7.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 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 Citroen C2 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C2 could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C2 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Micra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.67 m | 3.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.54 m | |
| Citroen C2 is 5 cm shorter than the Nissan Micra, width is practically the same , while the height of Citroen C2 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 166 litres | 371 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
879 litres | 584 litres | |
| Citroen C2 has 205 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Micra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C2 (by 295 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 9.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C2 is 1.5 metres more than that of the Nissan Micra, which means Citroen C2 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`415 | 1`475 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Nissan Micra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Citroen C2, so Nissan Micra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
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