Nissan Micra 2003 vs Audi A2 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 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: | 80 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.9 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Audi A2 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Micra engine produces 5 HP more power than Audi A2, but torque is 16 NM less than Audi A2. Despite the higher power, Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 5.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi A2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Micra consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A2, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Micra could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 370'000 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 Audi A2 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia | |
| 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 Audi A2 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. | |||
| Audi A2 2000 1.4 engine: Engine is known for its simplicity, compact design, and overall reliability. Many complaints from owners are related to power loss or fluctuating idle, often caused by issues with the throttle body, EGR valve, or air leaks ... More about Audi A2 2000 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.72 m | 3.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.55 m | |
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Nissan Micra is smaller. Nissan Micra is 11 cm shorter than the Audi A2, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Micra is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 371 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
584 litres | 1085 litres | |
| Nissan Micra has 19 litres less trunk space than the Audi A2. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A2 (by 501 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 1.1 metres less than that of the Audi A2, which means Nissan Micra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`475 kg | 1`435 kg | |
| Net weight: | 970 kg | 995 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 505 kg | 440 kg | |
| Nissan Micra load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem more than Audi A2. Therefore, Nissan Micra is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Audi A2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Audi A2, so Audi A2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2600 | |
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