The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S XTronic (11 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..)
€ 17,000

€ 21,000

€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S is 27.3 cm shorter, 7.6 cm narrower and 6.9 cm taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR.
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
1515
1675
1875
1446
1751
1964
1675 mm
Width
1751 mm
1875 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1964 mm
1515 mm
Height
1446 mm
2450
3780
2551
4053
3780 mm
Length
4053 mm
2450 mm
Wheelbase
2551 mm
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
1060 kg
Kerb Weight
1303 kg
1530 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1740 kg

Weight Difference:
243 kg
18.65 %

General
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
K13
Generation
AW
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 SCR
Straight-three petrol engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1198 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
94 bhp
at 2700 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
97 bhp
94 bhp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
142 NM
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
142 NM
250 NM
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
109 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
10.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.86 kg/bhp
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
10.93 kg/bhp
13.86 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
72 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
56 mpg
72 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
48 mpg
city
64 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
41 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
510 mi
Range
638 mi
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
510 mi
638 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
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).
80.3 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
94.8 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
103 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
470 kg
Maximum Payload
437 kg
265 L
Boot Capacity
351 L







1132 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1125 L