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: | 98 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Nissan Micra is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Micra engine produces 13 HP more power than Kia Picanto, whereas torque is 22 NM more than Kia Picanto. Thanks to more power Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Micra consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Picanto, which means that by driving the Nissan Micra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Micra consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Picanto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 440 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Micra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 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: | 9 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`530 | 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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