Nissan Micra third generation
The Nissan Micra third generation (2002–2010): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 31 versions in the European Union and the United Kingdom.
Model codes: K12 · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, France, and Canada
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,720–3,750 mm RDW | 3,719–3,806 mm |
| Width | 1,660 mm RDW | 1,668–1,680 mm |
| Height | 1,420–1,540 mm RDW | 1,441–1,540 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,360–2,430 mm RDW | 2,430–2,432 mm |
| Front track | 1,360–1,470 mm ASTRA | – |
| Rear track | 1,325–1,458 mm ASTRA | – |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 840–992 kg RDW | – |
| Mass in running order | 940–1,092 kg RDW | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,360–1,490 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 600–800 kg Traficom | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 310–510 kg RDW | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – |
| Doors | 2–4 RDW | – |
| Fuel tank | – | 41 L |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 145–174 km/h RDW | 161–183 km/h |
| 0–100 km/h | – | 11.3–14.5 s |
| Torque | 90–200 Nm ASTRA | 110–142 Nm |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 175/60R15, 165/70R14, 185/50R16
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9–12 years | 76.6% (75.9–77.3) | 77.9% | 14,426 |
| 13 years and older | 71.1% (70.9–71.3) | 69.2% | 265,045 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 41.1% | 40.8% |
| Lights and electrics | 37.7% | 28.2% |
| Tyres | 34.6% | 31.2% |
| Brakes | 24.2% | 36.0% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 14.4% | 16.6% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 12.9% | 11.6% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
All 31 versions of the Nissan Micra third generation
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European Union 9 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.2 L | Petrol | 143 g/km | 110,186 |
| 2010 | 1.5 L | Diesel | 120 g/km | 9,744 |
| 2010 | 1.2 L | LPG | 130 g/km | 5,672 |
| 2010 | – | Petrol | 147 g/km | 4,180 |
| 2010 | 1.4 L | Petrol | 159 g/km | 2,146 |
| 2010 | 1.2 L | Petrol | 118 g/km | 2,098 |
| 2010 | – | Other fuel | 146 g/km | 100 |
| 2010 | 1.6 L | Petrol | 161 g/km | 52 |
| 2010 | 1.0 L | Petrol | 156 g/km | 14 |
United Kingdom 22 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–20101.2 | 1.2 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 139–143 g/km |
| 2008–20101.2 from September 2007 · 1.2 | 1.2 L | – | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2006–20101.4 | 1.4 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.3 L/100 km NEDC | 154 g/km |
| 2006–20101.4 | 1.4 L | – | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 163 g/km |
| 2008–20101.5 dCi 63kW | 1.5 L | 63 kW (86 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.6–4.7 L/100 km NEDC | 120–125 g/km |
| 2006–20091.2 | 1.2 L | – | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 161 g/km |
| 2006–20091.4 CC | 1.4 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 158 g/km |
| 2008–20091.5 dCi 86 from September 2007 | 1.5 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.6 L/100 km NEDC | 120 g/km |
| 2006–20091.6 | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 158 g/km |
| 2006–20091.6 CC | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 160 g/km |
| 2007–20091.6 16v CC | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 7.4 L/100 km NEDC | 175 g/km |
| 2008–20091.6 CC from September 2007 | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2006–20071.5 dCi 82 · 1.5 dCi 86 | 1.5 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.7 L/100 km NEDC | 125 g/km |
| 20061.0 3/5 door | 1.0 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 141 g/km |
| 20061.5 dCi 65 | 1.5 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.8 L/100 km NEDC | 128 g/km |
| 2003–20061.5 3/5 door (65 PS) | 1.5 L | 48 kW (65 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.6 L/100 km NEDC | 122 g/km |
| 2004–20061.5 3/5 door (82 PS) | 1.5 L | 60 kW (82 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 119 g/km |
| 2003–20041.0 3/5 door (manual) · 1.0 3/5 door | 1.0 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 141 g/km |
| 2003–20041.2 3/5 door (manual) · 1.2 3/5 door | 1.2 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 143 g/km |
| 2003–20041.2 3/5 door (auto) · 1.2 3/5 door | 1.2 L | – | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 161 g/km |
| 2003–20041.4 3/5 door (manual) · 1.4 3/5 door | 1.4 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.3 L/100 km NEDC | 154 g/km |
| 2003–20041.4 3/5 door (auto) · 1.4 3/5 door | 1.4 L | – | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 163 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.