Nissan Micra 2017 vs Peugeot 208 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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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 | 14.5 seconds | |
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Peugeot 208 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Micra engine produces 9 HP less power than Peugeot 208, whereas torque is 23 NM less than Peugeot 208. Due to the lower power, Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 4.2 | |
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The Peugeot 208 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Micra consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 208, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Micra could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 208 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: | 9 years | 12 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 C3, 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. Peugeot 208 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 |
1004 litres | 1076 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Nissan Micra has 11 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 208. This could mean that the Nissan Micra uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 208 (by 72 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 (kg): | 1`490 | 1`553 | |
| 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 (€): | 11 800 | 7200 | |
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