The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18)
€ 16,200

€ 13,000

€ 16,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi is 2.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 MPI.
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
57.3
68.6
76.2
56.9
68.9
77.3
68.6 in
Width
68.9 in
76.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
57.3 in
Height
56.9 in
99.4
157.4
100.4
159.6
157.4 in
Length
159.6 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
2513 lb
Curb Weight
2436 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
3.06 %

General
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
K14
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*DFN*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
64 hp
at 5100 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
89 hp
64 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
162 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
102 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
705 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 MPI
▶ REPLAY
28.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.06 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
28.24 lb/hp
38.06 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
64 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
57 mpg
city
40 mpg
67 mpg
highway
57 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
688 mi
Range
529 mi
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
688 mi
529 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
89 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
76.1 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








28.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft