The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 14) vs. Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S (13 - 16)
€ 21,200

€ 14,100

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,100
ⓘ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 6.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S.
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
58.6
66.9
74.8
59.8
65.6
73.4
66.9 in
Width
65.6 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
73.4 in
58.6 in
Height
59.8 in
97.2
157
96.5
150.6
157 in
Length
150.6 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
2751 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3318 lb

Weight Difference:
425 lb
15.45 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with compressor
*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
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
97 hp
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
108 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
108 lb‑ft
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
Performance
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
109 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

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

Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
▶ REPLAY
30.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
30.91 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
51 mpg
55 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
43 mpg
city
44 mpg
57 mpg
highway
64 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
608 mi
Range
592 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
608 mi
592 mi
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
81.4 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
94.6 kWh
81.4 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
996 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.5 cu ft







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