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Honda Super-N vs Nissan Micra
Selected trimStandard128 mi · 29.6 kWh · £18,995
Selected trimEngage 40kWhChange trim196 mi · 40 kWh · £22,995
At a glance
In this comparison, Honda Super-N leads on city driving, while the Nissan Micra leads on value for money, family practicality and charging speed.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Honda Super-N if...
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
Choose the Nissan Micra if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Nissan Micra leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueNissan
Honda
5.2
Nissan
6.2
Motorway Range
Honda
3.3
Nissan
3.6
Too close to call
FamilyNissan
Honda
0.8
Nissan
6.1
ChargingNissan
Honda
2.5
Nissan
4.2
Cost Per Mile
Honda
6.7
Nissan
6.9
Too close to call
City DrivingHonda
Honda
9.8
Nissan
8.9
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Nissan Micra
Engage 40kWh
- 68 miles more WLTP range
- 164 litres more boot space
- 30 kW faster rapid charging
- 1.0s quicker 0-62 mph
- 1 more seat
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Honda Super-NBase | Nissan MicraEngage 40kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £18,995 (better) | £22,995 |
| Official range | 128 miles | 196 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 162 L | 326 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 30 min | 30 min |
| 0-62 mph | 10 sec | 9 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Nissan Micra
Length
Honda Super-N3,599mm-485mm
Nissan Micra4,084mm
Width
Honda Super-N1,573mm-207mm
Nissan Micra1,780mm
Height
Honda Super-N1,608mm
Nissan Micra1,530mm-78mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Honda Super-NBase | Nissan MicraEngage 40kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3,599 mm | 4,084 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,573 mm (better) | 1,780 mm |
| Height | 1,608 mm | 1,530 mm |
| Turning circle | Not available | 10.2 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 827 mm spare (better) | 620 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Honda Super-NBase | Nissan MicraEngage 40kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 4 | 5 (better) |
| Boot space (seats up) | 162 L | 326 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 967 L | Not available |
| Frunk | Not available | 0 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 0 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Honda Super-N
- At 3,599 mm, shorter than 90% of hatchback EVs in our UK catalogue.
- 1,573 mm wide, below our 1,750 mm narrow-car threshold.
Nissan Micra
- Uses 143 Wh/km on the WLTP cycle, more efficient than 85% of hatchback EVs we track.
- One of 33 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Honda Super-N Base |  Nissan Micra Engage 40kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3.60m | 4.08m+485mm |
| Width | 1.57m | 1.78m+207mm |
| Height | 1.61m | 1.53m-78mm |
| Wheelbase | Not available | 2.58m |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 162L | 326L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 967L | Not available |
| Seats | 4 | 5 (better) |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | Not available | 10.2m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,097kg (better) | 1,400kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 29.6kWh | 40kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 128 mi | 196 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 50kW | 80kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £18,995 (better) | £22,995 |
| Price after EV grant | £18,995 (not eligible) | £21,495 (-£1,500) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Available | 2026+ | 2026+ |
* Honda Super-N: Peak output in BOOST mode; the motor produces 47 kW (64 PS) and 162 Nm in normal driving.
* Honda Super-N: Combined WLTP range. Honda also quotes an urban WLTP figure of up to 199 miles.
* Honda Super-N: 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) figure is achieved in BOOST mode; the normal-mode 0-62 mph time is 14.5 seconds.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Honda Super-NBase | Nissan MicraEngage 40kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 128 miles | 196 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 107 miles | 137 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 30 min | 30 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 50 kW | 80 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 6 kW | 11 kW (better) |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 143 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 29.6 kWh | 40 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | Not available | LFP |
| Heat pump | Not available | Standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Honda Super-NBase | Nissan MicraEngage 40kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 10 sec | 9 sec (better) |
| Power | 70 kW | 90 kW (better) |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 225 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
What the critics say
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Honda Super-N
Base
Nissan Micra
Engage 40kWh
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Nissan Micra Engage 40kWh
Tested 2024
Adult Occupant80%
Child Occupant80%
Vulnerable Road Users77%
Safety Assist68%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Nissan Micra worth the extra £4,000 over the Honda Super-N?
The Nissan Micra costs £4,000 more than the Honda Super-N. For that premium it adds 68 miles more WLTP range, 30 kW faster peak rapid charging and 164 litres more boot space. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Nissan Micra comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Honda Super-N or the Nissan Micra?
The Honda Super-N is £4,000 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £160 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Honda Super-N comes out roughly £4,000 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Honda Super-N and Nissan Micra like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 107 miles for the Honda Super-N and 137 miles for the Nissan Micra - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Nissan Micra goes roughly 30 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 30-30 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Honda Super-N or the Nissan Micra?
The Honda Super-N is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 207 mm narrower than the Nissan Micra. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 827 mm of total clearance for the Honda Super-N and about 620 mm of total clearance for the Nissan Micra.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .