Peugeot 208 2019 vs Nissan Micra 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 73 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 95 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 16.4 seconds | |
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Peugeot 208 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 208 engine produces 57 HP more power than Nissan Micra, whereas torque is 135 NM more than Nissan Micra. Thanks to more power Peugeot 208 reaches 100 km/h speed 7.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Peugeot 208 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra, which means that by driving the Peugeot 208 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Peugeot 208 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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: | 12 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dacia Logan, Dacia Sandero | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 208 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Peugeot 208 2019 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to excessive axial play in the ... More about Peugeot 208 2019 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.06 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 208 is 6 cm longer than the Nissan Micra, width is practically the same , while the height of Peugeot 208 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 265 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1106 litres | 1004 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Peugeot 208 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 208 (by 102 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.3 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`630 kg | 1`490 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Peugeot 208 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Peugeot 208, so Peugeot 208 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 10 000 | |
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