Nissan Micra 2005 vs Audi TT 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 88 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 128 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Audi TT is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Micra engine produces 72 HP less power than Audi TT, whereas torque is 122 NM less than Audi TT. Due to the lower power, Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 5.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Micra consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT, which means that by driving the Nissan Micra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Micra consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi TT 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 | 350'000 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 Audi TT engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Note, Nissan Cube | Used also on Audi A4 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi TT 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: | 3.81 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.36 m | |
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Nissan Micra is smaller, but higher. Nissan Micra is 37 cm shorter than the Audi TT, 17 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Micra is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 255 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
457 litres | no data | |
| Nissan Micra has 5 litres more trunk space than the Audi TT. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 1.7 metres less than that of the Audi TT, which means Nissan Micra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`540 | 1`615 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Audi TT has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Audi TT, so Audi TT quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 9800 | |
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