Nissan Micra (K12) 1.2 i 16V (80 hp)

Gasoline engine with 80 hp (59 kW) and 81 lb-ft (110 Nm), built 2003–2005, hatchback body, front-wheel drive. The Nissan Micra (K12) has 3 more powerful gasoline versions.

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Power80 hp (59 kW)
Torque81 lb-ft (110 Nm)
0–62 mph13.9 s
Top speed104 mph (167 km/h)
FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine version1.2 i 16V (80 hp)
Engine codeCR12DE
Displacement1.2 L (1,240 cm³)
Cylinders4
Cylinder layoutInline
Engine positionFront, Transverse
Valves per cylinder4
ValvetrainDOHC
Fuel systemMulti-point indirect injection
Compression ratio9-8
Bore71 mm
Stroke78.3 mm
Engine oil capacity3.2 qt (3 l)

Performance

Power80 hp (59 kW) @ 3600 rpm
Torque81 lb-ft (110 Nm) @ 3600 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)13.9 s
Top speed104 mph (167 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelGasoline
City32 mpg (7.4 l/100 km)
Highway40 mpg (5.9 l/100 km)
Fuel tank12.2 gal (46 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleHatchback
Doors5
Length146.3 in (3,715 mm)
Width65.4 in (1,660 mm)
Height60.0 in (1,525 mm)
Curb weight2,138 lb (970 kg)
Gross vehicle weight3,252 lb (1,475 kg)
Cargo volume13.1 cu ft (371 l)

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveFront-wheel drive
Gears5
Front suspensionSpring strut
Rear suspensionTorsion bar
Tires165/70 R14
Wheels5.5J x R14
Driver assistanceABS (Anti-lock braking system)

What to check on a Nissan Micra with this engine

  • On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other Nissan Micra (K12) engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
1.0 i 16V (65 hp)Gasoline65 hp (48 kW)
1.2 i 16V (80 hp) AutomaticGasoline80 hp (59 kW)
1.4 i 16V (88 hp)Gasoline88 hp (65 kW)
1.4 i 16V (88 hp) AutomaticGasoline88 hp (65 kW)
1.5 Di (65 hp)Diesel65 hp (48 kW)
1.5 Di (82 hp)Diesel82 hp (60 kW)
1.2 i 16V (65 hp)Gasoline65 hp (48 kW)
160 SR (110 hp)Gasoline110 hp (81 kW)

← All Nissan Micra (K12) engines

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