For Acenta trim is our recommended choice and although we prefer it with the 1.4 petrol engine, the low-power 1.5 dCi 86 diesel engine does give excellent 62.8mpg average fuel.

Against Sadly, just like the more powerful 1.5 dCi 103 diesel engine, this version suffers from less-than-perfect refinement at low and high speeds. Plus it costs £1100 more than the equivalent petrol.

Nissan Note Hatchback

What Car? says

4 out of 5 stars

Additional thoughtful touches fitted to the Acenta, such as rear power windows and seatback tables, increase the Note's family appeal. Diesel version performs well, but is expensive to buy.

Reader review rating

3.745098
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Comfort
Electric steering adjust Not Available
Electric Sunroof Not Available
Manual sunroof Not Available
Air conditioning Standard
Cruise control Standard
Electric mirrors Standard
Heated mirrors Standard
Electric windows front Standard
Electric windows rear Standard
Seat height adjustment Standard
Climate Control Standard
Power Steering Standard
Steering adjustment reach Not Available
Steering adjustment rake Standard
Power Seats Not Available
Heated Seats Not Available
Panoramic sunroof Not Available
Electric Panoramic Sunroof Not Available
Power Folding Mirror Not Available
Engine & Transmission
Auto Not Available
CVT Not Available
Tiptronic Not Available
Particulate filter Standard
Entertainment
Radio/Cassette Not Available
RDS Radio/Cassette Not Available
CD Standard
Multi CD Not Available
MP3/iPod Connection Standard
DVD Player Not Available
MP3 CD Player Not Available
RDS CD Standard
Hard Drive Not Available
Exterior
Metallic paint £420
Alloy wheels Standard
Front Foglights Standard
Powered sliding doors Not Available
Interior
Hands Free Phone Kit Not Available
Satellite navigation Not Available
Leather Seats Not Available
Split/fold seats Standard
Bluetooth Standard
7 seat pack Not Available
Safety
Passenger airbag Standard
Side airbags Standard
ABS Standard
3 Point centre belt Standard
Driver's airbag Standard
Belt pretensioners Not Available
Isofix Standard
Traction control Standard
Curtain Airbag Standard
Rear Parking Sensor Not Available
Electronic stability programme Standard
On/Off Passenger Airbag Standard
Driver's knee airbag Not Available
Reversing Camera Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available
Lane Departure Warning Not Available
Front Parking Sensor Not Available
Passenger Knee Airbag Not Available
Security
Alarm Not Available
Immobiliser Standard
Deadlocks Standard
Central locking Standard
Remote locking Standard
Unique fit stereo Standard
Marked Parts Not Available
Etched Windows Not Available
Locking Wheel nuts Standard
Visible VIN Standard
Satellite tracking Not Available
Laminated Glass Not Available
Options calculator Price
Metallic paint £420
Total Price: £13,800
Running costs
Town mpg 56.5
Out of town mpg 76.3
Average mpg 67.3
Tank capacity (litres) 46
CO2 Rating (g/km) 110
Carbon offset cost £16
Green rating
Insurance group 13
Typical insurance £457.00
% Value retained (3yrs/36000 miles) 41%
Typical contract hire £0.00
Pence per mile 0
Servicing costs - 3 years £0.00
Service intervals 12.5k/1yr
Warranty period 3yr/60k + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation + 3yr/RAC Breakdown
Three-year cost£12,196
Company car tax
Percentage charge 13
Benefit in kind £1,786.00
Tax payable 20% £357.00
Tax payable 40% £714.00

Performance and measurements

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Body type Hatchback
Number of doors 5
Number of seats 5
Engine (cc/type) 1461/4
Fuel type Diesel
Max power (bhp/rpm) 89/4000
Pulling power (lb/ft) 148
Driven wheels Front
Length (mm) 4100
Width (mm) 1690
Height (mm) 1550
Boot space (min ltr) 280
Boot space (max ltr) 1332
Turning circle (m) 11
Towing weight (kg) 900
Kerb weight (kg) 1215
Manufacturers figures
0-60 mph (secs) 12.8
Max speed (mph) 104
Euro NCAP Test Scores
Adult protection 4 stars
Child protection 3 stars
Pedestrian protection 2 stars

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