Nissan Micra 2003 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Micra engine produces 10 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Micra consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Nissan Micra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Micra consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 380'000 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 Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 23 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Meriva, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | |
| 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 Opel Astra 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 | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.46 m | |
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Nissan Micra is smaller, but higher. Nissan Micra is 53 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Micra is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 371 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
584 litres | 1330 litres | |
| Nissan Micra has 9 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 746 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 1.3 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Nissan Micra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`475 | 1`705 | |
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| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
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