The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - 19) vs. Nissan Micra 1.0 (17 - 17)
€ 13,700

€ 13,000

€ 13,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,000
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Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Polo 1.0 MPI is 2.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Nissan Micra 1.0.
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Nissan Micra 1.0
56.9
68.9
77.3
57.3
68.6
76.2
68.9 in
Width
68.6 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.2 in
56.9 in
Height
57.3 in
100.4
159.6
99.4
157.4
159.6 in
Length
157.4 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Nissan Micra 1.0
2480 lb
Curb Weight
2154 lb
3395 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3285 lb

Weight Difference:
326 lb
13.14 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Nissan Micra 1.0
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DFN*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
64 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
72 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
64 hp
72 hp
Nissan Micra 1.0
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
69 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
Nissan Micra 1.0
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Nissan Micra 1.0
102 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Micra 1.0
▶ REPLAY
38.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.92 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
38.75 lb/hp
29.92 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Nissan Micra 1.0
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
49 mpg
51 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.0
40 mpg
city
40 mpg
57 mpg
highway
62 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
518 mi
Range
554 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
518 mi
554 mi
Nissan Micra 1.0
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
87.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
90.9 kWh
87.2 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.0
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Nissan Micra 1.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1131 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








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