The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S (13 - 16) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 14,100
€ 22,300
€ 14,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 9.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT.
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
59.8
65.6
73.4
58.6
66.9
74.8
65.6 in
Width
66.9 in
73.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
59.8 in
Height
58.6 in
96.5
150.6
97.2
160.5
150.6 in
Length
160.5 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
3318 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
390 lb
14.36 %
General
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
K13
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
97 hp
89 hp
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
108 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
108 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Performance
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
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 CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.52 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
23.98 lb/hp
30.52 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
55 mpg
57 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
52 mpg
64 mpg
highway
60 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
592 mi
Range
682 mi
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
592 mi
682 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
81.4 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).
84.3 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
81.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
7.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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



















