The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Micra 1.2 XTronic (11 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18)
€ 15,400

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€ 15,400
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Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Nissan Micra 1.2 is 27.3 cm shorter, 7.6 cm narrower and 6.9 cm taller than the VW Polo 1.0 MPI.
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
1015 kg
Kerb Weight
1105 kg
1425 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1610 kg

Weight Difference:
90 kg
8.14 %

General
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
K13
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Straight-three petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*DFN*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1198 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
79 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
64 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2
79 bhp
64 bhp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
110 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
95 NM
at 3000 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2
110 NM
95 NM
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
100 mph
Maximum Speed
102 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
201 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Micra 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
215 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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12.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.27 kg/bhp
Nissan Micra 1.2
12.85 kg/bhp
17.27 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2
52 mpg
60 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
42 mpg
city
48 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
41 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
472 mi
Range
529 mi
Nissan Micra 1.2
472 mi
529 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
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).
89 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.2
102.4 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
125 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
108 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
410 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
265 L
Boot Capacity
351 L







1132 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1125 L