Opel Corsa 2015 vs Nissan Micra 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 73 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 95 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 16.4 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is more dynamic to drive. Opel Corsa engine produces 17 HP more power than Nissan Micra, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Nissan Micra. Thanks to more power Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Corsa consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra, which means that by driving the Opel Corsa 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, Opel Corsa consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Corsa 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: | 4.02 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Corsa is 2 cm longer than the Nissan Micra, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Corsa is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1120 litres | 1004 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Opel Corsa has 15 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Micra. This could mean that the Opel Corsa uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 116 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.3 metres more than that of the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`595 | 1`490 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Opel Corsa is better rated in child safety tests. The Opel Corsa scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Opel Corsa has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Corsa, so Opel Corsa quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 10 600 | |
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