Nissan Micra 2011 vs Renault Clio 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 0.9 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Micra engine produces 10 HP less power than Renault Clio, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Renault Clio. Due to the lower power, Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Micra consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Micra could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Micra consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan Note | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Dacia Logan, Renault Captur, Nissan Micra, Smart ForFour | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Clio might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.78 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.45 m | |
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Nissan Micra is smaller, but higher. Nissan Micra is 28 cm shorter than the Renault Clio, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Micra is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 265 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1132 litres | no data | |
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Renault Clio has more luggage space. Nissan Micra has 35 litres less trunk space than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.3 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 1.3 metres less than that of the Renault Clio, which means Nissan Micra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`425 | 1`588 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Renault Clio scores higher in safety tests. The Renault Clio scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Nissan Micra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Nissan Micra, so Nissan Micra quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 8600 | |
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