Nissan Micra 2013 vs Chevrolet Spark 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 93 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Nissan Micra is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Micra engine produces 12 HP more power than Chevrolet Spark, whereas torque is 17 NM more than Chevrolet Spark. Thanks to more power Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Nissan Micra consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Spark, which means that by driving the Nissan Micra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Nissan Micra consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Spark. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Micra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan Note | Used only for this car | |
| 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: | 3.78 m | 3.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.52 m | |
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Nissan Micra is larger, but slightly lower. Nissan Micra is 14 cm longer than the Chevrolet Spark, 7 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 265 litres | 170 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 873 litres | |
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Nissan Micra has more luggage capacity. Nissan Micra has 95 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Spark. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.3 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 0.7 metres less than that of the Chevrolet Spark, which means Nissan Micra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`425 | 1`355 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Nissan Micra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Spark has serious deffects in 120 percent more cases than Nissan Micra, so Nissan Micra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 2800 | |
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