Peugeot 208 2015 vs Nissan Micra 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Peugeot 208 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 208 engine produces 85 HP more power than Nissan Micra, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Nissan Micra. Thanks to more power Peugeot 208 reaches 100 km/h speed 6.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.0 | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 208 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 208 could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 208 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 350'000 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 Nissan Micra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Peugeot 508 | 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. Nissan Micra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Peugeot 208 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: | 3.96 m | 3.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.52 m | |
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Peugeot 208 is larger, but lower. Peugeot 208 is 18 cm longer than the Nissan Micra, 7 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 208 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 311 litres | 265 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1076 litres | no data | |
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Peugeot 208 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 208 has 46 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 9.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 208 is 1.1 metres more than that of the Nissan Micra, which means Peugeot 208 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`425 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Peugeot 208 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Peugeot 208, so Peugeot 208 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 7000 | |
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