Volkswagen Beetle 2005 vs Nissan Micra 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.6 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 | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 153 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Nissan Micra is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 5 HP less power than Nissan Micra, but torque is 87 NM more than Nissan Micra. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.2 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 | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 710 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. | |||
| 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`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 (€): | 3400 | 3000 | |
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