Nissan Micra 2011 vs Toyota Yaris 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 87 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 121 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Micra engine produces 7 HP less power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 11 NM less than Toyota Yaris. Due to the lower power, Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Nissan Micra consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that by driving the Nissan Micra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Nissan Micra consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 600 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
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 | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan Note | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Yaris 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. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2005 1.3 engine: Engines with higher mileage tend to lose oil both through combustion and leaks, with consumption becoming noticeable past 150,000 km. Around the same time, the timing chain may stretch as the hydraulic ... More about Toyota Yaris 2005 1.3 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.78 m | 3.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.53 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Micra is 3 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Micra is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 265 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1132 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, Nissan Micra has 10 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. This could mean that the Nissan Micra uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.3 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 0.1 metres less than that of the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`425 | 750 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Toyota Yaris has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Nissan Micra, so Toyota Yaris quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 2000 | |
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