Nissan Micra 2006 vs Toyota Yaris 2007
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 153 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Nissan Micra engine produces 23 HP less power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Toyota Yaris. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 42 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Almera, Nissan Juke, Nissan Note | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla | |
| 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 Toyota Yaris 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. | |||
| 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. Toyota Yaris 2007 1.8 engine: This engine is generally considered decent, with a lifespan of around 250,000 km. While it doesn’t cause major issues if properly maintained, some common problems still arise. One of the most frequent ... More about Toyota Yaris 2007 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.81 m | 3.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.53 m | |
| Nissan Micra is 1 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Micra is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 255 litres | 275 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Nissan Micra has 20 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. This could mean that the Nissan Micra uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 0.2 metres less than that of the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2000 | |
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