The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S (11 - 13) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17)

€ 13,600
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S (11 - 13) Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
€ 24,000
 VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17) VW Polo GTI
€ 13,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

ⓘ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 8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo GTI
59.6
Blueprint Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S (11 - 13)
65.6
73.4
57.1
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17)
66.2
74.8
65.6 in
Width
66.2 in
73.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
59.6 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S (11 - 13)
96.5
148.8
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17)
97.2
156.8
148.8 in
Length
156.8 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo GTI
2271 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3164 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
19.53 %
VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17)

General

Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo GTI
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 GTI
Straight-three gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DAJ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
97 hp
189 hp
VW Polo GTI
105 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
105 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI

Performance

Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo GTI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI

▶ REPLAY
23.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.93 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
23.41 lb/hp
14.93 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
57 mpg
42 mpg
VW Polo GTI
47 mpg
city
33 mpg
65 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
500 mi
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
621 mi
500 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
106.1 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
77.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
7.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft