Nissan Micra 2005 vs Mini Cooper 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 149 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.9 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Mini Cooper is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Micra engine produces 35 HP less power than Mini Cooper, whereas torque is 39 NM less than Mini Cooper. Due to the lower power, Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 8.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Micra consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mini Cooper, 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 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mini Cooper. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 390'000 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 Mini Cooper engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 23 years | 7 years | |
| 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 Mini Cooper 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 | 3.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.41 m | |
| Nissan Micra is 9 cm longer than the Mini Cooper, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Micra is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 251 litres | 160 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
584 litres | 670 litres | |
| Nissan Micra has 91 litres more trunk space than the Mini Cooper. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mini Cooper (by 86 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 Mini Cooper, which means Nissan Micra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`475 | 1`480 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Nissan Micra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mini Cooper, so Nissan Micra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2200 | |
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