Toyota Yaris 2017 vs Nissan Micra 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 111 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 136 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Yaris engine produces 21 HP more power than Nissan Micra, but torque is 84 NM less than Nissan Micra. Thanks to more power Toyota Yaris reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 3.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 4.8 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Yaris consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Yaris could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Yaris consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Micra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 28 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Urban Cruiser | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2017 1.5 engine: The NZ engine series was specifically developed by Toyota for compact cars. First introduced in 1997, these engines are still in production today, proving their longevity and reliability. With proper ... More about Toyota Yaris 2017 1.5 engine Nissan Micra 2017 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Nissan Micra 2017 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.95 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.46 m | |
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Toyota Yaris is smaller, but higher. Toyota Yaris is 5 cm shorter than the Nissan Micra, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Yaris is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 347 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1004 litres | |
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Toyota Yaris has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Toyota Yaris has 47 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Micra. The Nissan Micra may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Yaris is 0.7 metres less than that of the Nissan Micra, which means Toyota Yaris can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`590 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Toyota Yaris scores higher in safety tests. The Toyota Yaris scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 600 | 11 600 | |
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