Nissan Micra 2013 vs Citroen C3 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 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: | 80 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 116 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Micra engine produces 2 HP less power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 6 NM less than Citroen C3. Due to the lower power, Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Nissan Micra consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Micra could require 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Nissan Micra consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan Note | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C1, Peugeot 2008, Opel Crossland | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.78 m | 3.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.52 m | |
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Nissan Micra is smaller. Nissan Micra is 16 cm shorter than the Citroen C3, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 265 litres | 300 litres | |
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Citroen C3 has more luggage space. Nissan Micra has 35 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.3 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 0.9 metres less than that of the Citroen C3, which means Nissan Micra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`425 | 1`511 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Citroen C3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Nissan Micra, so Citroen C3 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 7800 | |
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