The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Micra 1.0 (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14)
€ 13,000
€ 13,700
€ 13,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Nissan Micra 1.0 is 1.1 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2.
Nissan Micra 1.0
VW Polo 1.2
57.3
68.6
76.2
58.5
66.2
74.8
68.6 in
Width
66.2 in
76.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.3 in
Height
58.5 in
99.4
157.4
97.2
156.3
157.4 in
Length
156.3 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Micra 1.0
VW Polo 1.2
2304 lb
Curb Weight
2352 lb
3285 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
2.08 %
General
Nissan Micra 1.0
VW Polo 1.2
K14
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Micra 1.0
VW Polo 1.2
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGP*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
70 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
69 hp
at 5400 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.0
70 hp
69 hp
VW Polo 1.2
70 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.0
70 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2
Performance
Nissan Micra 1.0
VW Polo 1.2
100 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Micra 1.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2
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32.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.09 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.0
32.91 lb/hp
34.09 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Micra 1.0
VW Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.0
51 mpg
43 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
40 mpg
city
32 mpg
62 mpg
highway
52 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
554 mi
Range
508 mi
Nissan Micra 1.0
554 mi
508 mi
VW Polo 1.2
Environmental Impact
87.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
104.1 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.0
87.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Micra 1.0
VW Polo 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1065 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
28.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
