Nissan Micra 2000 vs Opel Corsa 2001
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 82 HP | 58 HP | |
Torque: | 108 NM | 85 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 17 seconds | |
Nissan Micra is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Micra engine produces 24 HP more power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 23 NM more than Opel Corsa. Thanks to more power Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.6 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
The Opel Corsa 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 Opel Corsa, 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 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 44 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
800 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
650 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
Opel Corsa gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 3.75 m | 3.82 m | |
Width: | 1.60 m | 1.65 m | |
Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
Nissan Micra is smaller. Nissan Micra is 7 cm shorter than the Opel Corsa, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 205 litres | 260 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
960 litres | 1050 litres | |
Opel Corsa has more luggage space. Nissan Micra has 55 litres less trunk space than the Opel Corsa. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 90 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 9.9 meters | |
The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 0.7 metres less than that of the Opel Corsa, which means Nissan Micra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`360 | 1`405 | |
Safety: | |||
Quality: | average | below average | |
Nissan Micra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Corsa, so Nissan Micra quality could be a bit better. | |||
Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
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