Nissan Micra 2017 vs Citroen C3 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 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: | 73 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 95 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.4 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Micra engine produces 9 HP less power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 23 NM less than Citroen C3. Due to the lower power, Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Nissan Micra consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Micra could require 105 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Nissan Micra consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Nissan Micra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dacia Logan, Dacia Sandero | 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 |
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`490 | 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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