Volkswagen Beetle 2005 vs Nissan Micra 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 153 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 40 HP more power than Nissan Micra, whereas torque is 67 NM more than Nissan Micra. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Beetle could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Beetle consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Nissan Micra 2006 1.6 engine: A simple and reliable engine, not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Tends to consume more oil, may have problems starting in cold weather. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.08 m | 3.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is larger. Volkswagen Beetle is 27 cm longer than the Nissan Micra, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 201 litres | 255 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 457 litres | |
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Nissan Micra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Beetle has 54 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Micra. This could mean that the Volkswagen Beetle uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 9.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 1.7 metres more than that of the Nissan Micra, which means Volkswagen Beetle can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`540 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Volkswagen Beetle has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Volkswagen Beetle, so Volkswagen Beetle quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3000 | |
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