Nissan Micra 2003 vs Suzuki Splash 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 65 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17 seconds | 13.9 seconds | |
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Suzuki Splash is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Micra engine produces 10 HP less power than Suzuki Splash, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Suzuki Splash. Due to the lower power, Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 45 litres | |
| 950 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Nissan Almera, Suzuki Jimny | Used only for this car | |
| 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 Suzuki Splash 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 | 3.72 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: | 9.8 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 0.4 metres more than that of the Suzuki Splash, which means Nissan Micra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`510 | 1`530 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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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