Nissan Micra 2017 vs Mazda 2 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Micra engine produces 15 HP less power than Mazda 2, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.5 | 3.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.8 l/100km | 4.6 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Micra consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Micra could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Micra consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1260 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 2 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | Used also on Mazda 3 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda 2 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Nissan Micra 2017 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Nissan Micra 2017 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.50 m | |
| Nissan Micra is 6 cm shorter than the Mazda 2, 5 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Micra is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1004 litres | 950 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Nissan Micra has 20 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 2. The Mazda 2 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 Nissan Micra (by 54 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 0.9 metres more than that of the Mazda 2, which means Nissan Micra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`590 | 1`575 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 2 scores higher in safety tests. The Mazda 2 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 10 200 | |
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