The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Micra 1.2 XTronic (13 - 17) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..)
€ 13,900
€ 21,000
€ 13,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 9 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 2.9 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR.
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
59.8
65.6
73.4
56.9
68.9
77.3
65.6 in
Width
68.9 in
73.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
59.8 in
Height
56.9 in
96.5
150.6
100.4
159.6
150.6 in
Length
159.6 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
2282 lb
Curb Weight
2873 lb
3142 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
591 lb
20.57 %
General
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
K13
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2
79 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
81 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2
81 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
100 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Micra 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
28.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.56 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.2
28.89 lb/hp
30.56 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2
44 mpg
60 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
35 mpg
city
53 mpg
51 mpg
highway
65 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
472 mi
Range
638 mi
Nissan Micra 1.2
472 mi
638 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
80.3 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.2
102.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Micra 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
860 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
7.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
