The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S (11 - 13) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.4 DSG (09 - 13)
€ 13,600
€ 17,000
€ 13,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 7.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.4.
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.4
59.6
65.6
73.4
58.5
66.2
74.8
65.6 in
Width
66.2 in
73.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
59.6 in
Height
58.5 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 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.4
2271 lb
Curb Weight
2434 lb
3164 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3483 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
6.7 %
General
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.4
K13
Generation
6R
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.4
Straight-three gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
97 hp
84 hp
VW Polo 1.4
105 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
105 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4
Performance
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.4
112 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4
▶ REPLAY
23.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.98 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
23.41 lb/hp
28.98 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.4
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
57 mpg
41 mpg
VW Polo 1.4
47 mpg
city
31 mpg
65 mpg
highway
50 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
621 mi
Range
482 mi
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
621 mi
482 mi
VW Polo 1.4
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).
109.9 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
77.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
7.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
