We did Christmas in Florida with the Micra; that is, my 6'4" self, my 5'7" spouse, and, in the back seat, my 6'2" son. The low 5th gear was perfect for the mountain roads of West Virginia; I could set the cruise control at the speed limit and never have to shift, as it offered plenty of power to maintain the speed limit on the uphills, and provided sufficient engine braking on the downhills. As a bonus, with the car weighted down with luggage and people, I didn't even notice the wind blowing it around. I didn't focus on fuel economy, but I did the trip in four tanks, at an average cost of roughly $15 USD per fill-up. Comfort was never an issue in my SV.
The trick is to pack light, and keep all the luggage in the trunk. If I had to do it again, I'd probably leave the trunk shelf at home to gain some extra storage for winter jackets and such.
For Metro, a Micra next to a palm tree:
In our culture obsessed with absurd excess, the Nissan Micra is my counterculture car of choice.
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View my fuel log 2015 Micra SV manual: 6.4 L/100 km ... 44.3 mpg (Imp) ... 15.7 km/L ... 36.9 mpg (US) ...