Nissan Micra 2003 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Nissan Micra is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Micra engine produces 2 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.9 l/100km | 5.6 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 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 9.8 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 0.7 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`510 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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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