Nissan Micra 2005 vs Opel Tigra 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Nissan Micra) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Tigra) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 88 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 128 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Nissan Micra is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Micra engine produces 18 HP more power than Opel Tigra, but torque is 42 NM less than Opel Tigra. Thanks to more power Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 4.6 | |
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The Opel Tigra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Micra consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Tigra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Micra could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| Opel Tigra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.81 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.36 m | |
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Nissan Micra is smaller, but higher. Nissan Micra is 11 cm shorter than the Opel Tigra, 1 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, if possible |
457 litres | 440 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 1.5 metres less than that of the Opel Tigra, which means Nissan Micra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`540 kg | 1`510 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`135 kg | 1`210 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 405 kg | 300 kg | |
| Nissan Micra load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 26 procentiem more than Opel Tigra. Therefore, Nissan Micra is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Opel Tigra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Opel Tigra, so Opel Tigra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2400 | |
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