Kia Picanto 2004 vs Nissan Micra 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.2 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: | 65 HP | 65 HP | |
| Torque: | 97 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.9 seconds | 16.3 seconds | |
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Nissan Micra is a more dynamic driving. Kia Picanto and Nissan Micra have the same engine power, but Kia Picanto torque is 13 NM less than Nissan Micra. Kia Picanto reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Kia Picanto consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra, which means that by driving the Kia Picanto over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia Picanto consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 730 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 | 280'000 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 Kia Picanto engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 23 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai i10 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.50 m | 3.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.54 m | |
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Kia Picanto is smaller. Kia Picanto is 22 cm shorter than the Nissan Micra, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Picanto is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 251 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
882 litres | 584 litres | |
| Kia Picanto has 31 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Micra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Picanto (by 298 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Picanto is 0.6 metres less than that of the Nissan Micra, which means Kia Picanto can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`350 | 1`475 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Nissan Micra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Kia Picanto, so Nissan Micra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2000 | |
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