The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Micra 1.2 XTronic (11 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 10)
€ 15,400
€ 17,400
€ 15,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,400
ⓘ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 1.2 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel.
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
59.6
65.9
73.8
58.5
66.2
74.8
65.9 in
Width
66.2 in
73.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
59.6 in
Height
58.5 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 1.4 BiFuel
2238 lb
Curb Weight
2509 lb
3142 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3483 lb
Weight Difference:
271 lb
10.8 %
General
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
K13
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMA*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
79 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2
79 hp
81 hp
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
81 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2
81 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
Performance
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
100 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Micra 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
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28.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.98 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.2
28.33 lb/hp
30.98 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2
44 mpg
29 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
35 mpg
city
22 mpg
51 mpg
highway
36 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
472 mi
Range
399 mi
Nissan Micra 1.2
472 mi
399 mi
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
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).
119.4 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.2
102.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
7.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
