Nissan Micra 1996 vs Volkswagen Lupo 1998
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engines: | 1.0 - 1.3 (petrol) | 1.0 - 1.7 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Volkswagen Lupo is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 54 - 75 HP | 50 - 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 79 - 103 NM | 86 - 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 - 19.7 seconds | 8.5 - 17.7 seconds | |
| In general, Volkswagen Lupo 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): | 5.8 - 6.3 | 3.0 - 7.5 | |
|
Nissan Micra petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Lupo. 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: | 3.70 m | 3.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.58 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
| Nissan Micra is 17 cm longer than the Volkswagen Lupo, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Micra is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 206 litres | 130 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
960 litres | 860 litres | |
|
Nissan Micra has more luggage capacity. Nissan Micra has 76 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Lupo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Micra (by 100 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 1.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Lupo, which means Nissan Micra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`295 kg | ~ 1`368 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 800 kg | ~ 931 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 495 kg | ~ 437 kg | |
| Nissan Micra load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem more than Volkswagen Lupo. Therefore, Nissan Micra is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Nissan Micra has
|
Volkswagen Lupo has
| |