Nissan Micra 2000 vs Fiat Punto 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 108 NM | 102 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 14.3 seconds | |
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Nissan Micra is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Micra engine produces 22 HP more power than Fiat Punto, whereas torque is 6 NM more than Fiat Punto. Thanks to more power Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Fiat Punto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Micra consumes 0.4 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 60 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: | 42 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Fiat Punto gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.75 m | 3.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
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Nissan Micra is smaller. Nissan Micra is 5 cm shorter than the Fiat Punto, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Micra is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 205 litres | 264 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
960 litres | 1080 litres | |
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Fiat Punto has more luggage space. Nissan Micra has 59 litres less trunk space than the Fiat Punto. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Fiat Punto (by 120 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 1 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`360 | 1`370 | |
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| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Nissan Micra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Punto has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Nissan Micra, so Nissan Micra quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1600 | |
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