Nissan Micra 2013 vs Opel Adam 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Opel Adam is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Micra engine produces 20 HP less power than Opel Adam, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Opel Adam. Due to the lower power, Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 35 litres | |
| 670 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 16 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan Note | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Meriva | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Adam might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Adam 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.78 m | 3.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.48 m | |
| Nissan Micra is 8 cm longer than the Opel Adam, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Micra is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 265 litres | 170 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 663 litres | |
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Nissan Micra has more luggage capacity. Nissan Micra has 95 litres more trunk space than the Opel Adam. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.3 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 1.8 metres less than that of the Opel Adam, which means Nissan Micra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`425 | 1`480 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Opel Adam has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 185 percent more cases than Opel Adam, so Opel Adam quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 6200 | |
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