Nissan Micra 2003 vs Fiat Punto 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.3 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 65 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Fiat Punto is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Micra engine produces 5 HP less power than Fiat Punto, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Fiat Punto. Due to the lower power, Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.8 l/100km | 4.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Nissan Micra consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Micra consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 1020 km with real consumption | ||
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: | 9.8 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 0.7 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`510 | 1`490 | |
| 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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