Toyota Yaris 2009 vs Nissan Micra 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Yaris engine produces 20 HP more power than Nissan Micra, whereas torque is 22 NM more than Nissan Micra. Thanks to more power Toyota Yaris reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Toyota Yaris consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Toyota Yaris consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 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 Nissan Micra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota Verso, Toyota iQ | 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. Toyota Yaris might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Toyota Yaris 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. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2009 1.3 engine: The engine is known for its reliability but exhibits several common issues, especially as mileage increases. Owners report minor oil consumption, which tends to grow over time due to piston ring coking. Individual ignition ... More about Toyota Yaris 2009 1.3 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.79 m | 3.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.52 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Yaris is 1 cm longer than the Nissan Micra, 3 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Yaris is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 313 litres | 265 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1086 litres | no data | |
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Toyota Yaris has more luggage capacity. Toyota Yaris has 48 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 9.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Yaris is 0.1 metres more than that of the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`480 | 1`425 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 4000 | |
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