Mazda MX-5 2006 vs Nissan Micra 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 167 NM | 153 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mazda MX-5 engine produces 16 HP more power than Nissan Micra, whereas torque is 14 NM more than Nissan Micra. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 46 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Nissan Micra) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mazda MX-5) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Almera, Nissan Juke, Nissan Note | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Micra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mazda MX-5 2006 1.8 engine: The engine often has unstable idling speeds and problems with the thermostat. Nissan Micra 2006 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: | 4.00 m | 3.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.26 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mazda MX-5 is larger, but lower. Mazda MX-5 is 19 cm longer than the Nissan Micra, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 18 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 150 litres | 255 litres | |
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Nissan Micra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda MX-5 has 105 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Micra. This could mean that the Mazda MX-5 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 9.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Nissan Micra, which means Mazda MX-5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`355 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mazda MX-5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mazda MX-5, so Mazda MX-5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 3200 | |
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