Nissan Micra 2005 vs Opel Corsa 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 153 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Nissan Micra is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Micra engine produces 20 HP more power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 28 NM more than Opel Corsa. Thanks to more power Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Nissan Micra consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Micra could require 105 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Nissan Micra consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 44 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Almera, Nissan Juke, Nissan Note | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Meriva, Opel Combo | |
| 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 Opel Corsa 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 2005 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.72 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.44 m | |
| Nissan Micra is 12 cm shorter than the Opel Corsa, 1 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Micra is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 251 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
982 litres | 1060 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 0.8 metres less than that of the Opel Corsa, which means Nissan Micra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`490 kg | 1`505 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`024 kg | 953 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 466 kg | 552 kg | |
| Nissan Micra load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 18 procentiem less than Opel Corsa. Therefore, Opel Corsa is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Opel Corsa has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Corsa, so Opel Corsa quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
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