Opel Corsa 2019 vs Nissan Micra 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.0 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: | 130 HP | 73 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 95 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 16.4 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is more dynamic to drive. Opel Corsa engine produces 57 HP more power than Nissan Micra, whereas torque is 135 NM more than Nissan Micra. Thanks to more power Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 7.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 41 litres | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Nissan Micra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dacia Logan, Dacia Sandero | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Corsa might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Opel Corsa 2019 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to excessive axial play in the ... More about Opel Corsa 2019 1.2 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 |
1042 litres | 1004 litres | |
| Opel Corsa has 9 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Micra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 38 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 (kg): | 1`650 | 1`490 | |
| 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 (€): | 14 800 | 11 600 | |
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