Nissan Micra 2013 vs Peugeot 208 2015
| 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: | 98 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Nissan Micra is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Micra engine produces 16 HP more power than Peugeot 208, whereas torque is 24 NM more than Peugeot 208. Thanks to more power Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 4.5 | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Micra consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 208, which means that by driving the Nissan Micra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 208 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 370'000 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 Peugeot 208 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan Note | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, 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. Peugeot 208 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.78 m | 3.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.46 m | |
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Nissan Micra is smaller, but higher. Nissan Micra is 18 cm shorter than the Peugeot 208, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Micra is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 265 litres | 311 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1076 litres | |
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Peugeot 208 has more luggage space. Nissan Micra has 46 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 208. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.3 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 1.1 metres less than that of the Peugeot 208, which means Nissan Micra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`435 | 1`534 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Peugeot 208 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Peugeot 208, so Peugeot 208 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 6800 | |
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