Nissan Micra 2017 vs Peugeot 208 2019
| 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 | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 95 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.4 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Peugeot 208 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Micra engine produces 57 HP less power than Peugeot 208, whereas torque is 135 NM less than Peugeot 208. Due to the lower power, Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 7.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Nissan Micra consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Nissan Micra consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 208. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 44 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dacia Logan, Dacia Sandero | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, 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 2019 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed 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 excessive axial play in the ... More about Peugeot 208 2019 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Micra is 6 cm shorter than the Peugeot 208, width is practically the same , while the height of Nissan Micra is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 265 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1004 litres | 1106 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Nissan Micra has 35 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 208. The Peugeot 208 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 208 (by 102 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`490 | 1`630 | |
| 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 (€): | 10 600 | 13 800 | |
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