The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - ..) vs. Nissan Micra 1.2 XTronic (13 - 17)
€ 14,300
€ 13,900
€ 14,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,900
ⓘ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 Polo 1.0 MPI is 9 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 2.9 inches lower than the Nissan Micra 1.2.
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Nissan Micra 1.2
56.9
68.9
77.3
59.8
65.6
73.4
68.9 in
Width
65.6 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
73.4 in
56.9 in
Height
59.8 in
100.4
159.6
96.5
150.6
159.6 in
Length
150.6 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Nissan Micra 1.2
2480 lb
Curb Weight
2282 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3142 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
7.98 %
General
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Nissan Micra 1.2
AW
Generation
K13
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Nissan Micra 1.2
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DSG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
79 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
79 hp
79 hp
Nissan Micra 1.2
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
81 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
69 lb‑ft
81 lb‑ft
Nissan Micra 1.2
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Nissan Micra 1.2
106 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
15.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
702 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Micra 1.2
▶ REPLAY
31.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.89 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
31.39 lb/hp
28.89 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Nissan Micra 1.2
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
49 mpg
44 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2
39 mpg
city
35 mpg
57 mpg
highway
51 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
518 mi
Range
472 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
518 mi
472 mi
Nissan Micra 1.2
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).
102.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
90.9 kWh
102.4 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.2
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Nissan Micra 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.5 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.1 cu ft
