Nissan Micra 2011 vs Peugeot 206 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.1 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: | 80 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 94 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 16.1 seconds | |
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Nissan Micra is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Micra engine produces 20 HP more power than Peugeot 206, whereas torque is 16 NM more than Peugeot 206. Thanks to more power Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.7 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 Peugeot 206, 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 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 206. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 260'000 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: | 16 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan Note | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Citroen C3, Citroen C2 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.78 m | 3.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.45 m | |
| Nissan Micra is 9 cm shorter than the Peugeot 206, 1 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Micra is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 265 litres | 245 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 992 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Peugeot 206 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 | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 1.5 metres less than that of the Peugeot 206, which means Nissan Micra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`425 kg | 1`384 kg | |
| Net weight: | 910 kg | 930 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 515 kg | 454 kg | |
| Nissan Micra load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem more than Peugeot 206. Therefore, Nissan Micra is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Nissan Micra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 206 has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Nissan Micra, so Nissan Micra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 2200 | |
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