Suzuki Splash 2012 vs Nissan Micra 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 90 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.7 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Nissan Micra is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Splash engine produces 12 HP less power than Nissan Micra, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Nissan Micra. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Splash reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Splash is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Splash consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra, which means that by driving the Suzuki Splash over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Splash consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Splash gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Agila, Suzuki Alto | 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. Suzuki Splash might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.78 m | 3.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.52 m | |
| Suzuki Splash and Nissan Micra are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 202 litres | 265 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
573 litres | no data | |
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Nissan Micra has more luggage space. Suzuki Splash has 63 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 9.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Splash is 0.1 metres more than that of the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`485 | 1`425 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Suzuki Splash has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Suzuki Splash, so Suzuki Splash quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 4600 | |
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