The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TGI (Natural Gas) (17 - 20)
€ 16,200

€ 19,800

€ 16,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 TGI.
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
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 TGI
2513 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
9.54 %

General
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
K14
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

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 TGI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
89 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
162 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
Performance
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.0 TGI
▶ REPLAY
28.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
28.24 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
( 71 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
11 lb✽
( 8 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
71 MPGe
8 MPGe
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
57 mpg
city
14.5 lb
67 mpg
highway
9.2 lb
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26 lb
688 mi
Range
240 mi
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
688 mi
240 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
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).
22.7 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
76.1 kWh
22.7 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft






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