Nissan Micra 2008 vs Mini Cooper S 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Mini Cooper S is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Micra engine produces 104 HP less power than Mini Cooper S, whereas torque is 150 NM less than Mini Cooper S. Due to the lower power, Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 6.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Micra consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mini Cooper S, which means that by driving the Nissan Micra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Micra consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mini Cooper S. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 22 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Mini Countryman | |
| 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 Mini Cooper S 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.72 m | 3.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.41 m | |
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Nissan Micra is smaller, but higher. Nissan Micra is 1 cm shorter than the Mini Cooper S, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Micra is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 251 litres | 160 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
584 litres | no data | |
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Nissan Micra has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Nissan Micra has 91 litres more trunk space than the Mini Cooper S. The Mini Cooper S may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 1.5 metres less than that of the Mini Cooper S, which means Nissan Micra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`475 | 1`615 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 8800 | |
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