Nissan Note Second generation

Nissan Note Second generation
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The Nissan Note Second generation (2013–2018): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 37 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and France.

Model codes: E12 · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, and France

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,100 mm RDW4,100 mm
Width1,700 mm RDW1,695 mm
Height1,540 mm RDW–
Wheelbase2,600 mm RDW2,600 mm
Front track1,470–1,480 mm ASTRA–
Rear track1,460–1,485 mm ASTRA–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight980–1,045 kg RDW–
Mass in running order1,080–1,145 kg RDW–
Gross vehicle weight1,510–1,590 kg RDW–
Towing, braked trailer260–760 kg ASTRA–
Towing, unbraked trailer260–430 kg RDW–
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW–
Doors4 RDW–
Performance
Top speed170–181 km/h RDW–
Torque110–200 Nm ASTRA–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 185/65R15, 195/55R16

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia, 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 testPass rateUK averageTests
4–5 years93.5% (92.8–94.2)91.0%4,833
6–8 years91.1% (91.0–91.3)86.4%87,760
9–12 years86.4% (86.1–86.6)77.9%53,398

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Tyres27.0%29.1%
Suspension21.5%17.8%
Brakes18.3%23.1%
Lights and electrics6.3%11.6%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)6.0%7.3%
Noise, emissions and leaks4.7%4.9%

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 37 versions of the Nissan Note Second generation

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European Union 17 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 versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
2013–20191.5 L66 kW (90 PS)Diesel91–104 g/km97,016
2013–20181.2 L59 kW (80 PS)Petrol109 g/km216,254
2014–20181.2 L72 kW (98 PS)Petrol108–111 g/km33,476
20171.5 L66 kW (90 PS)Other fuel93 g/km922
20171.2 L89 kW (121 PS)Petrol109 g/km84
20171.2 L59 kW (80 PS)Other fuel99 g/km20
2014–20161.2 L59 kW (80 PS)LPG99–103 g/km2,938
20141.2 L72 kW (98 PS)Diesel99 g/km256
2013–2014––Petrol117–141 g/km402
2013–20141.4 L65 kW (88 PS)Petrol139 g/km19,546
2013–20141.6 L81 kW (110 PS)Petrol153–154 g/km7,320
2013–2014––Diesel91–102 g/km34
20131.5 L–Other fuel98 g/km1,166
20131.2 L–Other fuel109 g/km808
20131.4 L–Other fuel139 g/km692
20131.2 L59 kW (80 PS)Petrol112 g/km540
20131.6 L–Other fuel161 g/km38

United Kingdom 14 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 versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2015–20181.2 Petrol · 1.21.2 L–Petrol5-speed manual4.7 L/100 km NEDC109 g/km
2015–20181.2 Super charge · 1.2 DIGT-S1.2 L–Petrol5-speed manual4.3 L/100 km NEDC99 g/km
2015–20181.2 Super charge CVT · 1.2 DIGT-S CVT1.2 L–PetrolContinuously variable (CVT)5.1 L/100 km NEDC119 g/km
2015–20181.5 dCi1.5 L–Diesel5-speed manual3.5–3.6 L/100 km NEDC90–93 g/km
20141.2 Super charge1.2 L–PetrolManual4.3 L/100 km NEDC99 g/km
20141.2 Petrol1.2 L–PetrolManual4.7 L/100 km NEDC109 g/km
20141.2 Super charge CVT1.2 L–PetrolAutomatic5.1 L/100 km NEDC119 g/km
20141.5 dCi1.5 L–DieselManual3.5 L/100 km NEDC90 g/km
20131.41.4 L–PetrolManual5.9 L/100 km NEDC139 g/km
20131.41.4 L–PetrolManual5.9 L/100 km NEDC139 g/km
20131.4 88ps1.4 L65 kW (88 PS)PetrolManual5.9 L/100 km NEDC139 g/km
20131.5 dCi 66kW1.5 L66 kW (90 PS)DieselManual4.2 L/100 km NEDC110 g/km
20131.61.6 L–PetrolManual6.6 L/100 km NEDC149 g/km
20131.61.6 L–PetrolAutomatic6.8 L/100 km NEDC159 g/km

France 6 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2015NOTE 1.2–59 kW (80 PS)Petrol5-speed manual4.7 L/100 km NEDC109 g/km
2015NOTE 1.5 dCi–66 kW (90 PS)Diesel5-speed manual3.5 L/100 km NEDC90 g/km
2014–2015NOTE 1.2 DIG-S MT–72 kW (98 PS)Petrol5-speed manual4.3 L/100 km NEDC99 g/km
2014–2015NOTE 1.2 DIG-S CVT–72 kW (98 PS)PetrolContinuously variable (CVT)5.1 L/100 km NEDC119 g/km
2014NOTE 1.5 dCi–59 kW (80 PS)Petrol5-speed manual4.7 L/100 km NEDC109 g/km
2014NOTE 1.2–66 kW (90 PS)Diesel5-speed manual3.6 L/100 km NEDC92 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.