Nissan Micra 2003 vs Hyundai Getz 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| 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 | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 119 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Hyundai Getz is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Micra engine produces 2 HP less power than Hyundai Getz, whereas torque is 9 NM less than Hyundai Getz. Due to the lower power, Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Micra consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Getz, which means that by driving the Nissan Micra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 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 Hyundai Getz. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Micra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 22 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Hyundai Accent | |
| 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 Hyundai Getz 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 | 3.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.49 m | |
| Nissan Micra is 9 cm shorter than the Hyundai Getz, width is practically the same , while the height of Nissan Micra is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 371 litres | 254 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
584 litres | 977 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Nissan Micra has 117 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Getz. The Hyundai Getz may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Getz (by 393 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 0.8 metres less than that of the Hyundai Getz, which means Nissan Micra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`475 | 1`500 | |
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| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Hyundai Getz has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Hyundai Getz, so Hyundai Getz quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
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