The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S (11 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR (17 - 19)
€ 13,600

€ 16,500

€ 13,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘ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 DIG-S is 10.7 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR.
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
59.6
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
59.6 in
Height
56.9 in
96.5
148.8
100.4
159.6
148.8 in
Length
159.6 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
2271 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3164 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
551 lb
19.53 %

General
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
K13
Generation
AW
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 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-three gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 2700 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
97 hp
79 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
105 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
105 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
112 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
23.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.72 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
23.41 lb/hp
35.72 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
57 mpg
64 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
47 mpg
city
53 mpg
65 mpg
highway
71 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
621 mi
Range
672 mi
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
621 mi
672 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
77.7 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 DIG-S
77.7 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
7.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







32.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft