Citroën AX 5 Doors (1991 – 1998) vs Nissan Micra 3 Doors (1992 – 1998): specs compared
Both offer around 75 hp at most. The Citroën AX 5 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.3 s against 12.0 s. The Nissan Micra 3 Doors has the higher top speed: 171 km/h against 167 km/h. The Citroën AX 5 Doors uses less fuel, from 4.2 L/100 km against 5.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 704 kg against 780 kg. At 3,701 mm, the Nissan Micra 3 Doors is 181 mm longer than the Citroën AX 5 Doors.
| Specification |
Citroën
AX 5 Doors
1991 – 1998
|
Nissan
Micra 3 Doors
1992 – 1998
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Japan |
| Documented years | 1991 – 1998 | 1992 – 1998 |
| Body style | 5 Doors · Hatchback | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 50 – 75 hp | 54 – 75 hp |
| Torque | 82 – 111 Nm | 79 – 103 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.3 – 16.3 s | 12.0 – 16.4 s |
| Top speed | 150 – 167 km/h | 150 – 171 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.2 – 6.5 L/100 km | 5.8 – 6.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,520 mm | 3,701 mm |
| Width | 1,560 mm | 1,580 mm |
| Height | 1,359 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,281 mm | 2,360 mm |
| Curb weight | 704 – 788 kg | 780 – 800 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

