Nissan Micra 2005 vs Audi A4 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 88 HP | 233 HP | |
| Torque: | 128 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Micra engine produces 145 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 322 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Micra consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Nissan Micra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Micra consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi A4 2005: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 460'000 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 A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Note, Nissan Cube | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A8 | |
| 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 A4 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. | |||
| Audi A4 2005 3.0 engine: The camshaft is driven by a set of four chains, which means that replacement costs are high. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.81 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.39 m | |
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Nissan Micra is smaller, but higher. Nissan Micra is 76 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Micra is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 255 litres | 246 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
457 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Nissan Micra has 9 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. The Audi A4 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 1.9 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Nissan Micra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`540 | 2`295 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 5200 | |
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