Seat Exeo 2009 vs Nissan Micra 2013
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.2 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: | 102 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Seat Exeo is more dynamic to drive. Seat Exeo engine produces 22 HP more power than Nissan Micra, whereas torque is 38 NM more than Nissan Micra. Thanks to more power Seat Exeo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 5.0 | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Seat Exeo consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Seat Exeo could require 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Seat Exeo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 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 Seat Exeo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4, Audi A3 | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Seat Exeo 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: | 4.66 m | 3.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.52 m | |
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Seat Exeo is larger, but lower. Seat Exeo is 88 cm longer than the Nissan Micra, 11 cm wider, while the height of Seat Exeo is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 265 litres | |
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Seat Exeo has more luggage capacity. Seat Exeo has 195 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 9.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Exeo is 1.9 metres more than that of the Nissan Micra, which means Seat Exeo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`425 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Seat Exeo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Seat Exeo, so Seat Exeo quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 5800 | |
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