Ford Fiesta 2012 vs Nissan Note 2013
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
Power: | 100 HP | 80 HP | |
Torque: | 170 NM | 110 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
Ford Fiesta is more dynamic to drive. Ford Fiesta engine produces 20 HP more power than Nissan Note, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Nissan Note. Thanks to more power Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.7 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
The Nissan Note is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Ford Fiesta consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Note, which means that by driving the Ford Fiesta over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Fiesta consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Note. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 41 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
1130 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
670 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 12 years | 14 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford C-Max, Ford Tourneo, Ford B-Max | Used also on Nissan Micra | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford Fiesta might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 3.95 m | 4.10 m | |
Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
Height: | 1.48 m | 1.53 m | |
Ford Fiesta is 15 cm shorter than the Nissan Note, 3 cm wider, while the height of Ford Fiesta is 5 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 295 litres | 325 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1495 litres | |
Nissan Note has more luggage space. Ford Fiesta has 30 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Note. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.7 meters | |
The turning circle of the Ford Fiesta is 0.5 metres less than that of the Nissan Note, which means Ford Fiesta can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`495 | 1`510 | |
Safety: | |||
Ford Fiesta scores higher in safety tests. | |||
Quality: | below average | average | |
Nissan Note has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Fiesta has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Nissan Note, so Nissan Note quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 5000 | 5600 | |
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