Hyundai i10 2011 vs Nissan Micra 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 121 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Hyundai i10 is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai i10 engine produces 5 HP more power than Nissan Micra, whereas torque is 11 NM more than Nissan Micra. Thanks to more power Hyundai i10 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i10 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai i10 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra, which means that by driving the Hyundai i10 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai i10 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Micra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 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 Hyundai i10 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia RIO, Kia Picanto, Hyundai i20 | 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. Hyundai i10 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Hyundai i10 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.59 m | 3.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.52 m | |
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Hyundai i10 is smaller, but slightly higher. Hyundai i10 is 20 cm shorter than the Nissan Micra, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai i10 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 225 litres | 265 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
910 litres | no data | |
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Nissan Micra has more luggage space. Hyundai i10 has 40 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.5 meters | 9.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i10 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`410 | 1`425 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Hyundai i10 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Hyundai i10, so Hyundai i10 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 4400 | |
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