The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI (10 - 14) vs. Nissan Micra 1.2 XTronic (11 - 13)
€ 19,800

€ 15,400

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,400
ⓘ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 VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI is 8.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Nissan Micra 1.2.
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Nissan Micra 1.2
58.6
66.9
74.8
59.6
65.9
73.8
66.9 in
Width
65.9 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
73.8 in
58.6 in
Height
59.6 in
97.2
157
96.5
148.8
157 in
Length
148.8 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Nissan Micra 1.2
2692 lb
Curb Weight
2238 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3142 lb

Weight Difference:
454 lb
16.87 %

General
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Nissan Micra 1.2
6R
Generation
K13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Nissan Micra 1.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
79 hp
Nissan Micra 1.2
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
81 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
81 lb‑ft
Nissan Micra 1.2
Performance
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Nissan Micra 1.2
109 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Micra 1.2
▶ REPLAY
30.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.33 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
30.25 lb/hp
28.33 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Nissan Micra 1.2
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
44 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2
43 mpg
city
35 mpg
64 mpg
highway
51 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
651 mi
Range
472 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
651 mi
472 mi
Nissan Micra 1.2
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
102.4 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
102.4 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Nissan Micra 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
990 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.5 cu ft







27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.1 cu ft