Suzuki Alto 1996 vs Nissan Micra 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 0.8 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: | 35 HP | 55 HP | |
| Torque: | 57 NM | 79 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 21 seconds | 16.4 seconds | |
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Nissan Micra is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Alto engine produces 20 HP less power than Nissan Micra, whereas torque is 22 NM less than Nissan Micra. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Alto reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.8 | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Alto 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 Suzuki Alto could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 30 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 460 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| Nissan Micra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 280'000 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 Suzuki Alto engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 44 years | 11 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Alto might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.30 m | 3.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.42 m | 1.58 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
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Suzuki Alto is smaller. Suzuki Alto is 40 cm shorter than the Nissan Micra, 16 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Alto is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 206 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 960 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 8.8 meters | 9.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Alto is 0.4 metres less than that of the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`290 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 800 | |
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