The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Micra 1.2 XTronic (11 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 14)
€ 15,400
€ 17,700
€ 15,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,700
ⓘ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 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g.
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
59.6
65.9
73.8
57.7
66.2
74.8
65.9 in
Width
66.2 in
73.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
59.6 in
Height
57.7 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 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
2238 lb
Curb Weight
2535 lb
3142 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
11.75 %
General
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
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
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFW*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
79 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2
79 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
81 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2
81 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Performance
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
100 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Micra 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
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28.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.26 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.2
28.33 lb/hp
34.26 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2
44 mpg
69 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
35 mpg
city
57 mpg
51 mpg
highway
78 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
472 mi
Range
823 mi
Nissan Micra 1.2
472 mi
823 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
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).
70 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.2
102.4 kWh
70 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
7.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
