Nissan Micra K11 or Nissan Micra K12?

1992–2002 vs 2003–2010 · Hatchback 3-door/Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Convertible

In short

Length: Micra K11 3,720 mm, Micra K12 3,806 mm — a 9 cm difference.
Boot: Micra K11 235 l, Micra K12 457 l.
Lowest consumption: Micra K11 5 l/100 km, Micra K12 4.4 l/100 km.
Power: Micra K11 40–60 kW, Micra K12 48–81 kW.
Standard equipment: Micra K11 10 items (L), Micra K12 17 items (Visia).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Nissan Micra K111992–2002 · 10 engines · L, LX, SLX, ComfortSpecifications →Listings →

Nissan Micra K122003–2010 · 13 engines · Visia, Acenta, Tekna, ComfortSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Nissan Micra K111992–2002no listings	Nissan Micra K122003–2010no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,695 mm–3,720 mm	Length3,715 mm–3,806 mm
Width	Width1,590 mm–1,595 mm	Width1,660 mm–1,668 mm
Height	Height1,420 mm–1,440 mm	Height1,441 mm–1,540 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,360 mm	Wheelbase2,430 mm–2,432 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–145 mm	Ground clearance130 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume235 l	Trunk volume251 l–457 l
Curb weight	Curb weight810 kg–905 kg	Curb weight950 kg–1,225 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank40 l–42 l	Fuel tank46 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1992–2002	Production years2003–2010
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Hatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines13
Power	Power40–60 kW (54–82 hp)	Power48–81 kW (65–110 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–1.5	Displacement (l)1.0–1.6
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5 l/100 km · 1.5 D	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 1.5 dCi
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h11.1 s · 1.4 16V	Best 0–100 km/h9.8 s · 1.6 160SR
Top speed	Top speed173 km/h	Top speed183 km/h
Trim levelsL · Visia
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim10 · L	Items in the base trim17 · Visia
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim19 · SLX	Items in the top trim32 · Tekna
Equipment · Comfort1 · 2
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows—	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety2 · 6
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS—	ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking—	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Nissan Micra K11 or Nissan Micra K12?

Length: Nissan Micra K12 3,806 mm, Nissan Micra K11 3,720 mm (a 86 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,432 vs 2,360 mm. Boot: 457 vs 235 l.

Which uses less fuel — Nissan Micra K11 or Nissan Micra K12?

The most frugal Nissan Micra K11 uses 5 l/100 km (1.5 D); the most frugal Nissan Micra K12 4.4 l/100 km (1.5 dCi).

Which is more powerful — Nissan Micra K11 or Nissan Micra K12?

The strongest Nissan Micra K11 makes 60 kW (82 hp) (1.4 16V); the strongest Nissan Micra K12 81 kW (110 hp) (1.6 160SR).

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