Toyota Yaris 2003 vs Nissan Micra 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 86 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 124 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 17.9 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Yaris engine produces 6 HP more power than Nissan Micra, whereas torque is 14 NM more than Nissan Micra. Thanks to more power Toyota Yaris reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Yaris consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
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 Toyota Yaris engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 25 years | 22 years | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.61 m | 3.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.54 m | |
| Toyota Yaris is 11 cm shorter than the Nissan Micra, width is practically the same , while the height of Toyota Yaris is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 371 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 584 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Yaris is 0.6 metres more than that of the Nissan Micra, which means Toyota Yaris can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 900 | 1`475 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | 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 (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
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