Nissan Micra 2006 vs Renault Megane 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Nissan Micra) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Renault Megane) 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: | 110 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 153 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Micra engine produces 20 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 147 NM less than Renault Megane. Due to the lower power, Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Micra consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Micra could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Micra consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Nissan Micra 2006 1.6 engine: A simple and reliable engine, not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Tends to consume more oil, may have problems starting in cold weather. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.81 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.40 m | |
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Nissan Micra is smaller, but slightly higher. Nissan Micra is 55 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Micra is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 255 litres | 190 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
457 litres | 490 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Nissan Micra has 65 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. The Renault Megane may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 33 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 1 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Nissan Micra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`540 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2600 | |
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