Nissan Micra 2005 vs Ford Focus 2004

 
Nissan Micra
2005 - 2008
Ford Focus
2004 - 2008
Gearbox: AutomaticManual
Engine: 1.2 Petrol1.4 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming 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 HP80 HP
Torque: 110 NM124 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 17.9 seconds14.1 seconds
Ford Focus is a more dynamic driving.
Nissan Micra and Ford Focus have the same engine power, but Nissan Micra torque is 14 NM less than Ford Focus. Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.66.6
Fuel tank capacity: 46 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 690 km in combined cycle830 km in combined cycle
800 km on highway1010 km on highway
650 km with real consumption720 km with real consumption
Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 280'000 km350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Ford Focus engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 22 years6 years
Engine spread: Used only for this carUsed also on Ford Fiesta
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.

Dimensions

Length: 3.72 m4.34 m
Width: 1.66 m1.84 m
Height: 1.54 m1.45 m
Nissan Micra is smaller, but higher.
Nissan Micra is 62 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, 18 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Micra is 9 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 251 litres385 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
584 litres1247 litres
Ford Focus has more luggage space.
Nissan Micra has 134 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Focus (by 663 litres).
Turning diameter: 9.8 meters10.4 meters
The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 0.6 metres less than that of the Ford Focus, which means Nissan Micra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`4751`690
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

below average
Nissan Micra has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Focus, so Nissan Micra quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 20001400
Pros and Cons: Nissan Micra has
  • timing chain engine
  • better manoeuvrability
Ford Focus has
  • timing belt engine
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
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