The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Micra 1.2 XTronic (13 - 17) vs. VW Polo 1.4 (09 - 14)
€ 13,900
€ 16,300
€ 13,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Nissan Micra 1.2 is 5.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.4.
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.4
59.8
65.6
73.4
58.5
66.2
74.8
65.6 in
Width
66.2 in
73.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
59.8 in
Height
58.5 in
96.5
150.6
97.2
156.3
150.6 in
Length
156.3 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.4
2282 lb
Curb Weight
2359 lb
3142 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
3.26 %
General
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.4
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
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
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2
79 hp
84 hp
VW Polo 1.4
81 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2
81 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4
Performance
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.4
100 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Micra 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4
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28.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.08 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.2
28.89 lb/hp
28.08 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.4
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2
44 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo 1.4
35 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
50 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
472 mi
Range
474 mi
Nissan Micra 1.2
472 mi
474 mi
VW Polo 1.4
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).
111.8 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.2
102.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.4
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
860 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
7.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
