Short answer: the Nissan Micra (2016) is bigger — it is 28 cm11 in280 mm longer, 6.3 cm2 in63 mm wider and 8.5 cm3 in85 mm lower than the Nissan Micra (2002).

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Nissan Micra vs Nissan Micra

Nissan Micra (2016) Fifth generation · 2016 · 5-door hatchbackNissan Micra (2002) Third generation · 2002 · 5-door hatchbackaligned at front bumper + ground · same scale
Nissan Micra (2016) · 399.9 cm13 ft 1 in3,999 mmNissan Micra (2002) · 371.9 cm12 ft 2 in3,719 mm Nissan Micra (2016) · 145.5 cm4 ft 9 in1,455 mmNissan Micra (2002) · 154 cm5 ft 1 in1,540 mm
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Nissan Micra Fifth generation2016–2023 · 5-door hatchback
Length399.9 cm13 ft 1 in3,999 mm28 cm11 in280 mm longervaries by version
Width174.3 cm5 ft 9 in1,743 mm6.3 cm2 in63 mm widervaries by version
Width incl. mirrors—no data
Height145.5 cm4 ft 9 in1,455 mm8.5 cm3 in85 mm lowervaries by version
Wheelbase252.5 cm8 ft 3 in2,525 mm9.5 cm4 in95 mm longer wheelbase
Ground clearance—no data
Boot (seats up)—no data
Boot (seats folded)—no data
Weight1,052–1,530 kg 
Nissan Micra Third generation2002–2010 · 5-door hatchback
Length371.9 cm12 ft 2 in3,719 mm28 cm11 in280 mm shortervaries by version
Width168 cm5 ft 6 in1,680 mm6.3 cm2 in63 mm narrowervaries by version
Width incl. mirrors—no data
Height154 cm5 ft 1 in1,540 mm8.5 cm3 in85 mm tallervaries by version
Wheelbase243 cm8 ft 0 in2,430 mm9.5 cm4 in95 mm shorter wheelbase
Ground clearance—no data
Boot (seats up)—no data
Boot (seats folded)—no data
Weight—no data

Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year. For guidance only — check with the manufacturer before you buy. Sources are listed on each car's page.

Nissan Micra (2016) vs Nissan Micra (2002): the differences

Will they fit? UK parking bay and garage

CarParking bay 4.8 × 2.4 mSingle garage, 7 ft door
Nissan Micra (2016)Fits comfortablyFits, but tightcheck my garage
Nissan Micra (2002)Fits comfortablyFits, but tightcheck my garage

Assumes a UK standard parking bay of 4.8 × 2.4 m and a typical UK single garage of 4.8 × 2.4 m inside (2.1 m high) with a 7 ft × 6 ft 6 in (213 × 198 cm) up-and-over door. Where we have no width-with-mirrors figure we add 20 cm to the body width. “Comfortably” leaves about 60 cm to walk round and open a door; “tight” means it goes in but getting out is awkward. Garages and bays vary a lot — measure yours and use the garage fit checker. For guidance only.

See the full specifications and sources: Nissan Micra (2016) · Nissan Micra (2002). Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year.

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