Kia Picanto 2011 vs Nissan Micra 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Kia Picanto is more dynamic to drive. Kia Picanto engine produces 5 HP more power than Nissan Micra, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Nissan Micra. Thanks to more power Kia Picanto reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 6.8 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 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 440 km with real consumption | 600 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 Kia Picanto engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia RIO, Hyundai i20, Hyundai i10 | 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. Kia Picanto might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Kia Picanto 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: | 3.60 m | 3.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.52 m | |
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Kia Picanto is smaller. Kia Picanto is 19 cm shorter than the Nissan Micra, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Picanto is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 200 litres | 265 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
605 litres | no data | |
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Nissan Micra has more luggage space. Kia Picanto has 65 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Picanto is 0.5 metres more than that of the Nissan Micra, which means Kia Picanto can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`370 | 1`425 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Kia Picanto has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Kia Picanto, so Kia Picanto quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 7000 | |
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