The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S XTronic (11 - 13) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 17,000

€ 19,600

€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 19.2 cm shorter, 0.7 cm narrower and 5.3 cm taller than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT.
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
1515
1675
1875
1462
1682
1901
1675 mm
Width
1682 mm
1875 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1515 mm
Height
1462 mm
2450
3780
2470
3972
3780 mm
Length
3972 mm
2450 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
1060 kg
Kerb Weight
1165 kg
1530 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1670 kg

Weight Difference:
105 kg
9.01 %

General
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Straight-three petrol engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUT*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1198 CC
Engine Capacity
1422 CC
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
97 bhp
104 bhp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
142 NM
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
142 NM
250 NM
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Performance
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
109 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.2 kg/bhp
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
10.93 kg/bhp
11.2 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
72 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
56 mpg
72 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
48 mpg
city
64 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
41 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
510 mi
Range
717 mi
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
510 mi
717 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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 1.4 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
100 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
470 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
265 L
Boot Capacity
280 L







1132 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L