The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Micra 1.2 (11 - 13) vs. VW Polo GTI OPF DSG (18 - 20)
€ 10,800
€ 25,200
€ 10,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 11.3 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI OPF.
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo GTI OPF
59.6
65.6
73.4
56.6
68.9
77.3
65.6 in
Width
68.9 in
73.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
59.6 in
Height
56.6 in
96.5
148.8
100.4
160.1
148.8 in
Length
160.1 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo GTI OPF
2172 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3142 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
816 lb
27.32 %
General
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo GTI OPF
K13
Generation
AW
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo GTI OPF
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
79 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2
79 hp
197 hp
VW Polo GTI OPF
81 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2
81 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI OPF
Performance
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo GTI OPF
106 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
13.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Micra 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI OPF
▶ REPLAY
27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.16 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.2
27.49 lb/hp
15.16 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo GTI OPF
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2
47 mpg
39 mpg
VW Polo GTI OPF
39 mpg
city
32 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
510 mi
Range
408 mi
Nissan Micra 1.2
510 mi
408 mi
VW Polo GTI OPF
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).
115.6 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.2
94.8 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Polo GTI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo GTI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
32.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
