The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Micra 1.2 (11 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 14)
€ 10,800
€ 17,400
€ 10,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Nissan Micra 1.2 is 19 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 5.3 cm taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT.
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
1515
1665
1865
1462
1682
1901
1665 mm
Width
1682 mm
1865 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1515 mm
Height
1462 mm
2450
3780
2470
3970
3780 mm
Length
3970 mm
2450 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
985 kg
Kerb Weight
1165 kg
1425 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1650 kg
Weight Difference:
180 kg
15.45 %
General
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
K13
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-three petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1198 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
79 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2
79 bhp
89 bhp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
110 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2
110 NM
230 NM
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
106 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
13.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 m
0.000 sec
Nissan Micra 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Nissan Micra 1.2
12.47 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
76 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2
56 mpg
76 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
46 mpg
city
61 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
88 mpg
41 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
510 mi
Range
756 mi
Nissan Micra 1.2
510 mi
756 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
76.1 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.2
94.8 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
96 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
265 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
1132 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L
