Nissan Micra 2005 vs Opel Astra 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 88 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 128 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Micra engine produces 37 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 152 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Micra consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Micra could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Micra consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 480'000 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 Opel Astra 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 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Astra 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 | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.39 m | |
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Nissan Micra is smaller, but higher. Nissan Micra is 46 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Micra is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 255 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
457 litres | no data | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Nissan Micra has 75 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 1.8 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`540 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2400 | |
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