Nissan Micra 2013 vs Mazda 2 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 133 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Micra engine produces 22 HP less power than Mazda 2, whereas torque is 23 NM less than Mazda 2. Due to the lower power, Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Micra consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2, which means that by driving the Nissan Micra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Micra consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 580 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 Mazda 2 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 13 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 | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.48 m | |
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Nissan Micra is smaller, but slightly higher. Nissan Micra is 14 cm shorter than the Mazda 2, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Micra is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 265 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 787 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Nissan Micra has 15 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.3 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mazda 2, which means Nissan Micra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`425 | 1`495 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 3600 | |
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