Opel Adam 2012 vs Nissan Micra 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Opel Adam is more dynamic to drive. Opel Adam engine produces 20 HP more power than Nissan Micra, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Nissan Micra. Thanks to more power Opel Adam reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Adam consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Adam could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Adam consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 38 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Micra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Meriva | Used also on Nissan Note | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Adam might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Adam 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: | 3.70 m | 3.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.52 m | |
| Opel Adam is 8 cm shorter than the Nissan Micra, 6 cm wider, while the height of Opel Adam is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 265 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
663 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 9.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`480 | 1`425 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Opel Adam has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Opel Adam, so Opel Adam quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 6200 | |
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