Nissan Micra 2008 vs Chevrolet Spark 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 81 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 111 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Spark is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Micra engine produces 1 HP less power than Chevrolet Spark, whereas torque is 1 NM less than Chevrolet Spark. Due to the lower power, Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Chevrolet Spark is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Micra consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Spark, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Micra could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Micra consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Spark. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Micra 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: | 23 years | 8 years | |
| 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: | 3.72 m | 3.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.52 m | |
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Nissan Micra is larger. Nissan Micra is 8 cm longer than the Chevrolet Spark, 6 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Micra is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 251 litres | 170 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
584 litres | no data | |
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Nissan Micra has more luggage capacity. Nissan Micra has 81 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Spark. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 0.8 metres less than that of the Chevrolet Spark, which means Nissan Micra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`475 | 1`360 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Nissan Micra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Spark has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Nissan Micra, so Nissan Micra quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2600 | |
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