The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Micra 1.2 XTronic (11 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17)
€ 15,400
€ 18,400
€ 15,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘ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 is 7.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
59.6
65.9
73.8
57.2
66.2
74.8
65.9 in
Width
66.2 in
73.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
59.6 in
Height
57.2 in
96.5
148.8
97.2
156.3
148.8 in
Length
156.3 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2238 lb
Curb Weight
2511 lb
3142 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
10.87 %
General
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
K13
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHZ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
79 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2
79 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
81 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2
81 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
100 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Micra 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
28.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.71 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.2
28.33 lb/hp
26.71 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2
44 mpg
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
35 mpg
city
45 mpg
51 mpg
highway
62 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
472 mi
Range
651 mi
Nissan Micra 1.2
472 mi
651 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
81.4 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.2
102.4 kWh
81.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
7.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
