Nissan Micra 2017 vs Renault Clio 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 73 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 95 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.4 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Micra engine produces 127 HP less power than Renault Clio, whereas torque is 145 NM less than Renault Clio. Due to the lower power, Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 9.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Micra consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio, which means that by driving the Nissan Micra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Micra consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 510 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Micra 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: | 10 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dacia Logan, Dacia Sandero | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Megane, Renault Espace | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Micra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
| Nissan Micra is 9 cm shorter than the Renault Clio, 1 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Micra is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1004 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`490 | 1`714 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Renault Clio scores higher in safety tests. The Renault Clio scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Nissan Micra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Clio, so Nissan Micra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 9400 | |
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