Opel Corsa 2019 vs Nissan Micra 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is more dynamic to drive. Opel Corsa engine produces 12 HP more power than Nissan Micra, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Nissan Micra. Thanks to more power Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.3 | 3.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.3 l/100km | 4.8 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Corsa consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Corsa consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 850 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008, Citroen Berlingo | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Micra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Corsa engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Nissan Micra 2017 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Nissan Micra 2017 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.06 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Corsa is 6 cm longer than the Nissan Micra, 2 cm wider, while the height of Opel Corsa is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 309 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1042 litres | 1004 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.4 metres more than that of the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`660 kg | 1`590 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 10 600 | 9800 | |
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