The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Micra 1.2 XTronic (11 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14)
€ 15,400

€ 13,200

€ 15,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,200
ⓘ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 19 cm shorter, 0.7 cm narrower and 3 cm taller than the VW Polo 1.2.
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.2
1515
1675
1875
1485
1682
1901
1675 mm
Width
1682 mm
1875 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1515 mm
Height
1485 mm
2450
3780
2470
3970
3780 mm
Length
3970 mm
2450 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.2
1015 kg
Kerb Weight
1067 kg
1425 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1550 kg

Weight Difference:
52 kg
4.87 %

General
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.2
K13
Generation
6R
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 1.2
Straight-three petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGP*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1198 CC
Engine Capacity
1198 CC
79 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
59 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2
79 bhp
59 bhp
VW Polo 1.2
110 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
108 NM
at 3000 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2
110 NM
108 NM
VW Polo 1.2
Performance
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.2
100 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
201 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.2
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12.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.08 kg/bhp
Nissan Micra 1.2
12.85 kg/bhp
18.08 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2
52 mpg
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
42 mpg
city
39 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
41 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
472 mi
Range
508 mi
Nissan Micra 1.2
472 mi
508 mi
VW Polo 1.2
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).
104.1 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.2
102.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
125 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
410 kg
Maximum Payload
483 kg
265 L
Boot Capacity
280 L







1132 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L