Volkswagen Beetle 2005 vs Nissan Micra 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volkswagen Beetle) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Nissan Micra) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 88 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 17 HP more power than Nissan Micra, whereas torque is 112 NM more than Nissan Micra. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Beetle over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Beetle gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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`840 | 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 (€): | 3600 | 3000 | |
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