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    Bargain-basement battle: Chevrolet Spark vs. Nissan Micra (Globe & Mail)

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    The Globe and Mail has posted another comparison of the base $10k Micra vs. the redesigned base $10k Spark, and seems to come to similar conclusions of other reviews that we've seen.

    Interior:

    - Micra is a 5-seater, Spark = 4
    - base Spark seat is 6-way adjustable, Micra = 4-way
    - Spark design/materials are higher quality
    - Micra has more cargo space, but Spark has a more useful flip/folding rear seat

    Fuel economy:

    - Despite the Spark having better fuel consumption ratings, both cars returned the same result during their test: 6.5 L /100 km. (Doesn't say whether this is from the displays or calculated at the pump.)

    Standard features:

    - Spark has the Micra beat here, with more standard features on the base car: 6-way driver's seat, cargo cover, touch screen audio, bluetooth phone & music streaming, USB port, back-up camera, more airbags, etc.

    Driving:

    - Micra: more power & better handling = fun
    - Spark: quieter, comfortable, more refined

    One thing that's interesting is the Globe reviewer didn't say the Spark's shift quality sucked, like the reviewer from The Truth About Cars did.

    Read the full review:

    http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe...ticle31636186/

    I see one Micra owner posted a comment under the review.





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        click to view fuel log View my fuel log 2015 Micra S manual: 5.0 L/100 km ... 56.5 mpg (Imp) ... 20.0 km/L ... 47.0 mpg (US) ...


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