Nissan Micra 2017 vs Mazda 2 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 117 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Nissan Micra is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Micra engine produces 42 HP more power than Mazda 2, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Mazda 2. Thanks to more power Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Micra consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Micra consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 2 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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`550 | 1`500 | |
| 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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