Nissan Micra 2011 vs Mini Cooper 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Mini Cooper is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Micra engine produces 32 HP less power than Mini Cooper, whereas torque is 160 NM less than Mini Cooper. Due to the lower power, Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 3.8 | |
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The Mini Cooper is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Micra consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mini Cooper, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Micra could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| Mini Cooper gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 300'000 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 Nissan Micra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan Note | Used also on Mini Countryman | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mini Cooper 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 | 3.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.41 m | |
| Nissan Micra is 6 cm longer than the Mini Cooper, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Micra is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 265 litres | 160 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 680 litres | |
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Nissan Micra has more luggage capacity. Nissan Micra has 105 litres more trunk space than the Mini Cooper. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.3 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 1.4 metres less than that of the Mini Cooper, which means Nissan Micra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`425 | 1`540 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mini Cooper has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Mini Cooper, so Mini Cooper quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 7000 | |
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