Citroen C2 2004 vs Nissan Micra 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 143 NM | 153 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Citroen C2 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C2 engine produces 15 HP more power than Nissan Micra, but torque is 10 NM less than Nissan Micra. Thanks to more power Citroen C2 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C2 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C2 consumes 1.3 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 | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 700 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. | |||
| Nissan Micra 2005 1.6 engine: A simple and reliable engine, not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Tends to consume more oil, may have problems starting in cold weather. | |||
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 | 251 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
879 litres | 982 litres | |
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Nissan Micra has more luggage space. Citroen C2 has 85 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Micra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Micra (by 103 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`490 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Nissan Micra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C2 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Nissan Micra, so Nissan Micra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
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