The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S XTronic (13 - 16) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 15,600

€ 20,400

€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 5.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT.
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
59.8
65.6
73.4
57.6
66.2
74.8
65.6 in
Width
66.2 in
73.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
59.8 in
Height
57.6 in
96.5
150.6
97.2
156.4
150.6 in
Length
156.4 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
2657 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3373 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
3.31 %

General
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
K13
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUT*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3500 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
97 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
108 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
108 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.69 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
27.39 lb/hp
24.69 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
47 mpg
60 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
53 mpg
53 mpg
highway
65 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
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 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
717 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
7.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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