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Nissan Micra 1.4-litre SVE review. Image by Shane O' Donoghue.

Nissan Micra 1.4-litre SVE review
Before we took delivery of the chic little Nissan Micra, we noted that the on-board computer has an anniversary function, which allows the owner to program in their birthday and have the car wish them well on the day. This is not ground-breaking technology, but something to help the Micra stand out in the crowd of screaming toddlers that is the small car market. I did not expect to have to set the reminder for the final day of the loan, but that day actually did come all too quickly.

   


Reviews homepage -> Nissan reviews -> 2003 Nissan Micra -> 1.4 SVE 5-door manual technical specifications

 
Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 107
0-62 mph (seconds): 11.4

Urban mpg: 35.8
Extra urban mpg: 52.3
Combined mpg: 44.8
CO2 (g/km): 154


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 3715
Height (mm): 1540
Width (mm): 1660
Wheelbase (mm): 2430
Cargo volume (litres): 237
Gross weight (kg): 1475
Kerb weight (kg): 990
Max. braked trailer weight (kg): 1025
Max. unbraked trailer weight (kg): 510
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 46


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: Four cylinder, in line, transversely mounted in front.

Management: Three-way catalytic convertor. Euro 4 compliant emissions.

Cubic capacity (cc): 1386
Bore x stroke (mm): 73.00 x 82.80
Valve gear: Four valves per cylinder.
Max. power (bhp): 87 at 5200 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 94 at 3200 rpm

Transmission: Five-speed manual gearbox, driving through the front wheels.

Gear ratios:
1st: 3.727:1
2nd: 2.048:1
3rd: 1.393:1
4th: 1.029:1
5th: 0.821:1
Reverse: 3.546:1
Final drive: 4.214:1


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Independent MacPherson strut with coil springs.

Rear: Torsion beam axle with coil springs.

Steering: Electric power-assisted rack and pinion.

Turning circle diameter (m): 9.20

Brakes: Discs front, drums rear, diagonal circuit, power assisted with ABS, EBD and brake assist.

Wheels: 15-inch six spoke alloys.

Tyres: 175/60 R15







 

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