Peugeot 206 2009 vs Nissan Micra 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 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: | 75 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Peugeot 206 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 206 engine produces 5 HP less power than Nissan Micra, but torque is 10 NM more than Nissan Micra. Despite less power, Peugeot 206 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 206 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 206 could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 206 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 7 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Citroen C2, Peugeot Bipper | Used also on Nissan Note | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.87 m | 3.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.52 m | |
| Peugeot 206 is 9 cm longer than the Nissan Micra, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 206 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 245 litres | 265 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
992 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, Peugeot 206 has 20 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Micra. This could mean that the Peugeot 206 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 9.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 206 is 1.5 metres more than that of the Nissan Micra, which means Peugeot 206 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`421 | 1`425 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Nissan Micra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 206 has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Nissan Micra, so Nissan Micra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 4400 | |
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