Nissan Micra 2017 vs Citroen C3 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 0.9 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Nissan Micra is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Micra engine produces 8 HP more power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 22 NM more than Citroen C3. Thanks to more power Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
| By specification Nissan Micra consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Dacia Logan, Renault Captur, Smart ForFour | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C1, Peugeot 2008, Opel Crossland | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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, if possible |
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: | 1`530 kg | 1`510 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`063 kg | 976 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 467 kg | 534 kg | |
| Nissan Micra load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem less than Citroen C3. Therefore, Citroen C3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 (€): | 10 000 | 6800 | |
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