Nissan Micra 2005 vs Citroen C2 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Diesel | |
| 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 | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Citroen C2 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Micra engine produces 12 HP more power than Citroen C2, but torque is 40 NM less than Citroen C2. Despite the higher power, Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 4.6 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Micra consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C2, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Micra could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Micra consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C2 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 420'000 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 Citroen C2 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 23 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Peugeot 1007 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.72 m | 3.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.46 m | |
| 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 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Nissan Micra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Citroen C2, so Nissan Micra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1200 | |
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