Volkswagen Beetle 2005 vs Nissan Micra 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 172 NM | 153 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 5 HP more power than Nissan Micra, whereas torque is 19 NM more than Nissan Micra. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 46 litres | |
| 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 | |
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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`830 | no data | |
| 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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