Nissan Micra 2017 vs Peugeot 208 2015
| 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 | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Peugeot 208 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Micra engine produces 20 HP less power than Peugeot 208, whereas torque is 65 NM less than Peugeot 208. Due to the lower power, Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.5 | |
| Nissan Micra consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 208, which means that by driving the Nissan Micra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 208 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Dacia Logan, Renault Captur, Smart ForFour | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 208 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Peugeot 208 2015 1.2 engine: Because the timing belt is placed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to axial play in the crankshaft. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 3.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Micra is 4 cm longer than the Peugeot 208, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 311 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1004 litres | 1076 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 0.1 metres less than that of the Peugeot 208. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`530 kg | 1`600 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`063 kg | 1`060 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 467 kg | 540 kg | |
| Nissan Micra load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 16 procentiem less than Peugeot 208. Therefore, Peugeot 208 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Peugeot 208 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Peugeot 208, so Peugeot 208 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 5800 | |
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