The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S (13 - 16) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - ..)
€ 14,100

€ 14,300

€ 14,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,300
ⓘ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 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 2.9 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 MPI.
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
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 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2480 lb
3318 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
6.21 %

General
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
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 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Straight-three gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*DSG*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5100 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
97 hp
79 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
108 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
108 lb‑ft
69 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.0 MPI
▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.39 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
23.98 lb/hp
31.39 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
55 mpg
49 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
44 mpg
city
39 mpg
64 mpg
highway
57 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
592 mi
Range
518 mi
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
592 mi
518 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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).
90.9 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
81.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
7.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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