Nissan Micra 2017 vs Citroen C3 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 0.9 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 95 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 15.9 seconds | |
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Nissan Micra is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Micra engine produces 22 HP more power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Citroen C3. Thanks to more power Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C3 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Nissan Micra consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that by driving the Nissan Micra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Nissan Micra consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Micra and Citroen C3 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1004 litres | 922 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 0.5 metres less than that of the Citroen C3, which means Nissan Micra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`530 | 1`510 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Citroen C3 is better rated in child safety tests. The Citroen C3 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Citroen C3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Nissan Micra, so Citroen C3 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 11 600 | |
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