The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17) vs. Nissan Micra 1.2 (13 - 17)
€ 18,400

€ 10,400

€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,400
ⓘ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 Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 5.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the Nissan Micra 1.2.
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Nissan Micra 1.2
57.2
66.2
74.8
59.8
65.6
73.4
66.2 in
Width
65.6 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
73.4 in
57.2 in
Height
59.8 in
97.2
156.3
96.5
150.6
156.3 in
Length
150.6 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Nissan Micra 1.2
2511 lb
Curb Weight
2205 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3142 lb

Weight Difference:
306 lb
12.19 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Nissan Micra 1.2
6R
Generation
K13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Nissan Micra 1.2
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
94 hp
79 hp
Nissan Micra 1.2
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
81 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
118 lb‑ft
81 lb‑ft
Nissan Micra 1.2
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Nissan Micra 1.2
119 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Micra 1.2
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26.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.91 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
26.71 lb/hp
27.91 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Nissan Micra 1.2
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
55 mpg
47 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2
45 mpg
city
39 mpg
62 mpg
highway
55 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
651 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
651 mi
510 mi
Nissan Micra 1.2
Environmental Impact
81.4 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
81.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
161 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Nissan Micra 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.5 cu ft







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