Nissan Micra 2005 vs Mazda MX-5 2005
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Nissan Micra is available with front wheel drive, while Mazda MX-5 can be equipped with rear wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.4 - 1.6 | 1.8 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 88 - 110 HP | 126 - 167 HP | |
| Torque: | 128 - 153 NM | 167 - 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 - 12.8 seconds | 8.2 - 9.6 seconds | |
| In general, Mazda MX-5 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Nissan Micra. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 - 6.7 | 7.3 - 8.8 | |
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Nissan Micra petrol engines consumes on average 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mazda MX-5. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.81 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.26 m | |
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Nissan Micra is smaller, but higher. Nissan Micra is 19 cm shorter than the Mazda MX-5, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Micra is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 255 litres | 150 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Nissan Micra has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Mazda MX-5 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 0.8 metres less than that of the Mazda MX-5, which means Nissan Micra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`540 kg | ~ 1`365 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`143 kg | ~ 1`082 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 397 kg | ~ 283 kg | |
| Nissan Micra load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 29 procentiem more than Mazda MX-5. Therefore, Nissan Micra is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 6200 | |
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