The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Micra 1.2 XTronic (11 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)
€ 15,400
€ 18,300
€ 15,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2238 lb
Curb Weight
2551 lb
3142 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
313 lb
12.27 %
General
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
79 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2
79 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
81 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2
81 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
100 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Micra 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.66 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.2
28.33 lb/hp
28.66 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2
44 mpg
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
35 mpg
city
46 mpg
51 mpg
highway
65 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
472 mi
Range
665 mi
Nissan Micra 1.2
472 mi
665 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.2
102.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
7.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
