Mini Cooper S 2013 vs Nissan Micra 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 142 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Mini Cooper S is more dynamic to drive. Mini Cooper S engine produces 94 HP more power than Nissan Micra, whereas torque is 138 NM more than Nissan Micra. Thanks to more power Mini Cooper S reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mini Cooper S consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mini Cooper S could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mini Cooper S consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 650 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 | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. Nissan Micra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mini Cooper S 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: | 3.85 m | 3.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.52 m | |
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Mini Cooper S is larger, but lower. Mini Cooper S is 7 cm longer than the Nissan Micra, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mini Cooper S is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 211 litres | 265 litres | |
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Nissan Micra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mini Cooper S has 54 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Micra. This could mean that the Mini Cooper S uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 9.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Cooper S is 1.5 metres more than that of the Nissan Micra, which means Mini Cooper S can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`655 | 1`435 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 18 400 | 5800 | |
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