Nissan Micra 2008 vs Citroen C2 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | 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 | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Citroen C2 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Micra engine produces 5 HP more power than Citroen C2, but torque is 8 NM less than Citroen C2. Despite the higher power, Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 7.3 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 Citroen C2, 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 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 280'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 23 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Citroen Berlingo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.72 m | 3.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.46 m | |
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Nissan Micra is larger. Nissan Micra is 5 cm longer than the Citroen C2, width is practically the same , while the height of Nissan Micra is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 251 litres | 193 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
584 litres | 879 litres | |
| Nissan Micra has 58 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C2. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C2 (by 295 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 0.4 metres less than that of the Citroen C2, which means Nissan Micra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`475 | 1`362 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Nissan Micra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C2 has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Nissan Micra, so Nissan Micra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 1800 | |
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