Originally Posted by
Mark
The Mirage would handle 500 pounds of cargo in back without issue. You may want to spread it out more, but it's going to handle it.
If you subtract the curb weight of both vehicles from their gross vehicle weight, the Micra has about a 200-250 pound advantage in payload capacity. That's not a huge difference, but the Mirage is surely less. The Mirage's curb weight is about 230 pounds less (comparing manual models), too. The Mirage is a lighter car. It's not surprising its payload capacity is less.
I'm not discussing pure maths, I'm saying the Mirage suspension can NOT handle local roads with 400lb in the back seat, yet the Micra can with 500lb in the boot.
I care not which one has a higher payload or is more capable by the data sheet, simple fact is the Micra can hold a lot more before it starts slapping its upper components with its lower components.
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