Nissan Micra 2011 vs Peugeot 206 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 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 | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Peugeot 206 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Micra engine produces 5 HP more power than Peugeot 206, but torque is 10 NM less than Peugeot 206. Despite the higher power, Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Micra consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Micra consumes 0.8 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 | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 710 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 | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan Note | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Citroen C2, Peugeot Bipper | |
| 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 |
no data | 992 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Nissan Micra has 20 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 206. 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 (kg): | 1`425 | 1`421 | |
| 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 (€): | 4200 | 2400 | |
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