Nissan Micra 2013 vs Kia Picanto 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Kia Picanto is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Micra engine produces 5 HP less power than Kia Picanto, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Kia Picanto. Due to the lower power, Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Nissan Micra consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Picanto, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Micra could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Nissan Micra consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Picanto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 440 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Micra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Kia Picanto engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan Note | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia RIO, Hyundai i20, Hyundai i10 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Picanto might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Kia Picanto 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 | 3.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.48 m | |
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Nissan Micra is larger. Nissan Micra is 19 cm longer than the Kia Picanto, 7 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Micra is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 265 litres | 200 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 605 litres | |
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Nissan Micra has more luggage capacity. Nissan Micra has 65 litres more trunk space than the Kia Picanto. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.3 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 0.5 metres less than that of the Kia Picanto, which means Nissan Micra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`425 | 1`370 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Kia Picanto has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Kia Picanto, so Kia Picanto quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 4800 | |
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