Mini Cooper S 2010 vs Nissan Micra 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 13.9 seconds | |
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Mini Cooper S is more dynamic to drive. Mini Cooper S engine produces 104 HP more power than Nissan Micra, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Nissan Micra. Thanks to more power Mini Cooper S reaches 100 km/h speed 6.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 6.4 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 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mini Cooper S consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 22 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mini Countryman | 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. | |||
| 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: | 3.73 m | 3.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.54 m | |
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Mini Cooper S is larger, but lower. Mini Cooper S is 1 cm longer than the Nissan Micra, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mini Cooper S is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 160 litres | 251 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 584 litres | |
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Nissan Micra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mini Cooper S has 91 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: | 10.7 meters | 9.2 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`615 | 1`475 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 3200 | |
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