Nissan Micra 2003 vs Suzuki Splash 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 88 HP | 86 HP | |
| Torque: | 128 NM | 114 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Nissan Micra is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Micra engine produces 2 HP more power than Suzuki Splash, whereas torque is 14 NM more than Suzuki Splash. Thanks to more power Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Splash is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Micra consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Splash, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Micra could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Micra consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Splash. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Splash 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: | 300'000 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 Suzuki Splash engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Note, Nissan Cube | Used also on Opel Agila | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.72 m | 3.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.59 m | |
| Nissan Micra and Suzuki Splash are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 371 litres | 178 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
584 litres | 1050 litres | |
| Nissan Micra has 193 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Splash. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki Splash (by 466 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 0.2 metres less than that of the Suzuki Splash. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`475 | 1`485 | |
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| Quality: | low | high | |
| Suzuki Splash has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 535 percent more cases than Suzuki Splash, so Suzuki Splash quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | no data | |
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