The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S XTronic (11 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)

€ 17,000
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S XTronic (11 - 13) Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
€ 19,700
 VW Polo 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14) VW Polo 1.6 TDI
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700

ⓘ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 19 cm shorter, 0.7 cm narrower and 3 cm taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
1515
Blueprint Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S XTronic (11 - 13)
1675
1875
1485
Blueprint VW Polo 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
1682
1901
1675 mm
Width
1682 mm
1875 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1515 mm
Height
1485 mm
Blueprint Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S XTronic (11 - 13)
2450
3780
Blueprint VW Polo 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
2470
3970
3780 mm
Length
3970 mm
2450 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
1060 kg
Kerb Weight
1157 kg
1530 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1650 kg
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S XTronic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
97 kg
8.38 %
VW Polo 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
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-three petrol engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1198 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
97 bhp
89 bhp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
142 NM
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
142 NM
230 NM
VW Polo 1.6 TDI

Performance

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

165 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S

62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13 kg/bhp
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
10.93 kg/bhp
13 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
56 mpg
66 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
city
54 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
76 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
41 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
651 mi
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
510 mi
651 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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
94.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
470 kg
Maximum Payload
493 kg
265 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
1132 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L