Nissan Micra 2008 vs Toyota iQ 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 153 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Nissan Micra is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Micra engine produces 12 HP more power than Toyota iQ, whereas torque is 28 NM more than Toyota iQ. Thanks to more power Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 4.9 | |
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The Toyota iQ is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Micra consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota iQ, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Micra could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 32 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 720 km on highway | ||
| Nissan Micra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Nissan Micra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Almera, Nissan Juke, Nissan Note | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota Yaris, Toyota Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Micra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota iQ 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. | |||
| Nissan Micra 2008 1.6 engine: A simple and reliable engine, not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Tends to consume more oil, may have problems starting in cold weather. Toyota iQ 2009 1.3 engine: The engine is known for its reliability but exhibits several common issues, especially as mileage increases. Owners report minor oil consumption, which tends to grow over time due to piston ring coking. Individual ignition ... More about Toyota iQ 2009 1.3 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.72 m | 2.99 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.50 m | |
| Nissan Micra is 73 cm longer than the Toyota iQ, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Micra is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 251 litres | 32 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
982 litres | 363 litres | |
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Nissan Micra has more luggage capacity. Nissan Micra has 219 litres more trunk space than the Toyota iQ. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Micra (by 619 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 7.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 1.4 metres more than that of the Toyota iQ, which means Nissan Micra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`490 | 1`270 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Toyota iQ scores higher in safety tests, butNissan Micra is better rated in child safety tests. The Toyota iQ scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Toyota iQ has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Toyota iQ, so Toyota iQ quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 4800 | |
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