The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Micra 1.2 XTronic (11 - 13) vs. Opel Corsa 5-door 1.6 Turbo (11 - 12)
€ 15,400

€ 19,700

€ 15,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Nissan Micra 1.2 is 21.9 cm shorter, 6.2 cm narrower and 2.7 cm taller than the Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo.
Nissan Micra 1.2
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
1515
1675
1875
1488
1737
1944
1675 mm
Width
1737 mm
1875 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1944 mm
1515 mm
Height
1488 mm
2450
3780
2511
3999
3780 mm
Length
3999 mm
2450 mm
Wheelbase
2511 mm
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Micra 1.2
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
1015 kg
Kerb Weight
1160 kg
1425 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1585 kg

Weight Difference:
145 kg
12.5 %

General
Nissan Micra 1.2
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
K13
Generation
S07
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Micra 1.2
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Straight-three petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1198 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
79 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2
79 bhp
148 bhp
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
110 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
210 NM
at 1850 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2
110 NM
210 NM
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Performance
Nissan Micra 1.2
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
100 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
201 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Micra 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
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12.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.84 kg/bhp
Nissan Micra 1.2
12.85 kg/bhp
7.84 kg/bhp
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Micra 1.2
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2
52 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
42 mpg
city
29 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
41 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
472 mi
Range
383 mi
Nissan Micra 1.2
472 mi
383 mi
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
102.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
138.2 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.2
102.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
125 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Micra 1.2
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
410 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
265 L
Boot Capacity
285 L






1132 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L