Citroen C3 2016 vs Nissan Micra 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.0 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: | 82 HP | 73 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 95 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 16.4 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C3 engine produces 9 HP more power than Nissan Micra, whereas torque is 23 NM more than Nissan Micra. Thanks to more power Citroen C3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Citroen C3 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra, which means that by driving the Citroen C3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Citroen C3 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C3 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: | 370'000 km | 420'000 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 Nissan Micra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C1, Peugeot 2008, Opel Crossland | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dacia Logan, Dacia Sandero | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen C3 and Nissan Micra are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
922 litres | 1004 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C3 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Nissan Micra, which means Citroen C3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`510 | 1`490 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Citroen C3 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Citroen C3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Nissan Micra, so Citroen C3 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 10 000 | |
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