Seat Ibiza 1996 vs Nissan Micra 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 HP | 55 HP | |
| Torque: | 116 NM | 79 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 16.4 seconds | |
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Seat Ibiza is more dynamic to drive. Seat Ibiza engine produces 5 HP more power than Nissan Micra, whereas torque is 37 NM more than Nissan Micra. Thanks to more power Seat Ibiza reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Seat Ibiza consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Seat Ibiza could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Ibiza consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.81 m | 3.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.58 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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Seat Ibiza is larger, but slightly lower. Seat Ibiza is 11 cm longer than the Nissan Micra, 6 cm wider, while the height of Seat Ibiza is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 206 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
580 litres | 960 litres | |
| Seat Ibiza has 64 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Micra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Micra (by 380 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Ibiza is 0.6 metres more than that of the Nissan Micra, which means Seat Ibiza can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`290 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Nissan Micra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Seat Ibiza, so Nissan Micra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 600 | |
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