Nissan Micra 2003 vs Volkswagen Lupo 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 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: | 88 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 128 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 13.9 seconds | |
| Nissan Micra engine produces 13 HP more power than Volkswagen Lupo, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Volkswagen Lupo. Despite the higher power, Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.5 | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Micra consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Lupo, which means that by driving the Nissan Micra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 34 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 450 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 580 km on highway | ||
| Nissan Micra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 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 Volkswagen Lupo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Note, Nissan Cube | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia, Audi A2 | |
| 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 Volkswagen Lupo 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Lupo 1998 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 Volkswagen Lupo 1998 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.72 m | 3.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.46 m | |
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Nissan Micra is larger. Nissan Micra is 19 cm longer than the Volkswagen Lupo, 2 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Micra is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 371 litres | 130 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
584 litres | 830 litres | |
| Nissan Micra has 241 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Lupo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Lupo (by 246 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Lupo, which means Nissan Micra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`475 | 1`390 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Lupo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen Lupo, so Volkswagen Lupo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
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