Nissan Micra 2003 vs Fiat Punto 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing 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: | 65 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 102 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.3 seconds | 14.3 seconds | |
| Nissan Micra engine produces 5 HP more power than Fiat Punto, whereas torque is 8 NM more than Fiat Punto. Despite the higher power, Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Nissan Micra consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Micra could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Nissan Micra consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 330'000 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 Fiat Punto engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 22 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Fiat Panda | |
| 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 m | 3.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.48 m | |
| Nissan Micra is 14 cm shorter than the Fiat Punto, width is practically the same , while the height of Nissan Micra is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 371 litres | 297 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
584 litres | 1080 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Nissan Micra has 74 litres more trunk space than the Fiat Punto. The Fiat Punto may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Fiat Punto (by 496 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 1.3 metres less than that of the Fiat Punto, which means Nissan Micra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`475 | 1`395 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Fiat Punto has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Nissan Micra, so Fiat Punto quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1600 | |
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