The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Micra 1.2 (13 - 17) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - 19)
€ 10,400
€ 13,700
€ 10,400
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 considerably. The Nissan Micra 1.2 is 9 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 2.9 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 MPI.
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
59.8
65.6
73.4
56.9
68.9
77.3
65.6 in
Width
68.9 in
73.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
59.8 in
Height
56.9 in
96.5
150.6
100.4
159.6
150.6 in
Length
159.6 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
2205 lb
Curb Weight
2480 lb
3142 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3395 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
11.13 %
General
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*DFN*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
79 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
64 hp
at 5100 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2
79 hp
64 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
81 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2
81 lb‑ft
69 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
106 mph
Maximum Speed
102 mph
13.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Micra 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
▶ REPLAY
27.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.75 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.2
27.91 lb/hp
38.75 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2
47 mpg
49 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
39 mpg
city
40 mpg
55 mpg
highway
57 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
510 mi
Range
518 mi
Nissan Micra 1.2
510 mi
518 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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).
90.9 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.2
94.8 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
7.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
