The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S (13 - 16) vs. VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (11 - 14)
€ 14,100

€ 17,900

€ 14,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S is 5.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel.
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
59.8
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
59.8 in
Height
58.5 in
96.5
150.6
97.2
156.3
150.6 in
Length
156.3 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2509 lb
3318 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb

Weight Difference:
183 lb
7.29 %

General
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
K13
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

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 BiFuel
Straight-three gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CNK*
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
81 hp
at 4000 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
97 hp
81 hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
108 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
108 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
112 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.98 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
23.98 lb/hp
30.98 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
55 mpg
31 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
44 mpg
city
23 mpg
64 mpg
highway
39 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
592 mi
Range
425 mi
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
592 mi
425 mi
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
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).
112 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
81.4 kWh
112 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1019 lb
7.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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