The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S (13 - 16) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)

€ 14,100
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S (13 - 16) Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
€ 19,000
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14) VW Polo 1.6 TDI
€ 14,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 TDI.
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
59.8
Blueprint Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S (13 - 16)
65.6
73.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
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
Blueprint Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S (13 - 16)
96.5
150.6
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
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 TDI
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2599 lb
3318 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3704 lb
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
273 lb
10.5 %
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)

General

Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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 Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
97 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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 Polo 1.6 TDI

Performance

Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI

 REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.2 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
23.98 lb/hp
29.2 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
55 mpg
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
city
45 mpg
64 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
592 mi
Range
651 mi
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
592 mi
651 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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).
88.5 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
81.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
7.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft