Nissan Micra 2008 vs Citroen C2 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 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 | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 147 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Citroen C2 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Micra engine produces 30 HP less power than Citroen C2, whereas torque is 37 NM less than Citroen C2. Due to the lower power, Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Micra consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Micra consumes 1.2 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 | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Micra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 23 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Peugeot 207 | |
| 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 Citroen C2 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. | |||
| Citroen C2 2008 1.6 engine: Relatively reliable engine, the main problems tend to be with the engine control electronics. The engine is demanding on fuel quality and fuel consumption is relatively high. It is highly recommended to ... More about Citroen C2 2008 1.6 engine | |||
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 | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 1.5 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`425 | |
| 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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