Nissan Micra 2003 vs Toyota Yaris 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 86 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 124 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.9 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Micra engine produces 6 HP less power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 14 NM less than Toyota Yaris. Due to the lower power, Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 7.1 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 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that by driving the Nissan Micra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Micra consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 350'000 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 Toyota Yaris engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 22 years | 25 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Yaris might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Yaris 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 | 3.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.50 m | |
| Nissan Micra is 11 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, width is practically the same , while the height of Nissan Micra is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 371 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
584 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 0.6 metres less than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Nissan Micra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`475 | 900 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1200 | |
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