Nissan Micra 2011 vs Suzuki Splash 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 94 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 114 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Suzuki Splash is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Micra engine produces 14 HP less power than Suzuki Splash, whereas torque is 4 NM less than Suzuki Splash. Due to the lower power, Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Splash 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 less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Splash, which means that by driving the Nissan Micra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Nissan Micra consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Splash. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Splash 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 Suzuki Splash engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan Note | Used also on Opel Agila | |
| 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 | 3.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.59 m | |
| Nissan Micra and Suzuki Splash are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 265 litres | 178 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 573 litres | |
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Nissan Micra has more luggage capacity. Nissan Micra has 87 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Splash. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.3 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 0.1 metres less than that of the Suzuki Splash. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`425 | 1`485 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Suzuki Splash has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Suzuki Splash, so Suzuki Splash quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | no data | |
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