2008 Nissan Micra vs. 2008 Toyota Auris
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Micra and 2008 Toyota Auris were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Auris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Auris (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Micra. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Auris should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Auris weights approximately 474 kg more than 2008 Nissan Micra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
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2008 Nissan Micra | 2008 Toyota Auris | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Micra | Auris |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1386 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 16.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1464 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 55 L |