Opel Corsa 1997 vs Nissan Micra 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 67 HP | 58 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 95 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 18.7 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is more dynamic to drive. Opel Corsa engine produces 9 HP more power than Nissan Micra, whereas torque is 37 NM more than Nissan Micra. Thanks to more power Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.5 l/100km | 5.1 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Corsa consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Corsa could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Corsa consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Corsa gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.74 m | 3.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.61 m | 1.58 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Corsa is 2 cm longer than the Nissan Micra, 3 cm wider, while the height of Opel Corsa is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 206 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1050 litres | 960 litres | |
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Opel Corsa has more luggage capacity. Opel Corsa has 54 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Micra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 90 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.3 metres more than that of the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`465 | 1`390 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Nissan Micra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Corsa, so Nissan Micra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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