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 7.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT.
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
59.6
65.6
73.4
57.6
66.2
74.8
65.6 in
Width
66.2 in
73.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
59.6 in
Height
57.6 in
96.5
148.8
97.2
156.3
148.8 in
Length
156.3 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
2172 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3142 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
15.46 %
General
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
K13
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
79 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2
79 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
81 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2
81 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
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
623 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Micra 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.2
27.49 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2
47 mpg
64 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
51 mpg
55 mpg
highway
74 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
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
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
