Nissan Micra 2008 vs Toyota Yaris 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Nissan Micra) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Toyota Yaris) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 86 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Micra engine produces 4 HP less power than Toyota Yaris, but torque is 10 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Due to the lower power, Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 4.8 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Micra consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Micra could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Micra consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2009 1.4 engine: Toyota introduced this 1.4-liter turbocharged diesel engine in 2001, and production continued until 2017. It features a Bosch Common Rail fuel injection system, initially equipped with electromagnetic injectors until 2008. These were later replaced by non-repairable ... More about Toyota Yaris 2009 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.73 m | 3.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.53 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Micra is 6 cm shorter than the Toyota Yaris, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Micra is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 251 litres | 313 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1086 litres | |
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Toyota Yaris has more luggage space. Nissan Micra has 62 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 0.4 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Nissan Micra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`550 | 1`525 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 3400 | |
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