Nissan Micra 2003 vs Mini Cooper 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 65 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 90 NM | 149 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.7 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
|
Mini Cooper is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Micra engine produces 50 HP less power than Mini Cooper, whereas torque is 59 NM less than Mini Cooper. Due to the lower power, Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 6.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
|
The Nissan Micra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Micra consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Micra consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mini Cooper. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Micra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 371 litres | 160 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
584 litres | 670 litres | |
| Nissan Micra has 211 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`430 | 1`480 | |
| Safety: | 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 (€): | 1400 | 2200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Nissan Micra has
|
Mini Cooper has
| |