Nissan Micra 2005 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2003
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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| Engines: | 1.4 - 1.6 (petrol) | 1.4 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Volkswagen Beetle is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 88 - 110 HP | 75 - 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 128 - 153 NM | 126 - 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 - 12.8 seconds | 9.3 - 15.6 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 - 6.7 | 5.5 - 9.2 | |
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Nissan Micra petrol engines consumes on average 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Beetle. 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 | 4.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.50 m | |
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Nissan Micra is smaller. Nissan Micra is 27 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Beetle, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Micra is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 255 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
457 litres | no data | |
| Nissan Micra has 15 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 1.7 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Beetle, which means Nissan Micra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`540 | ~ 1`761 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 3400 | |
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