The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14) vs. Nissan Micra 1.2 (11 - 13)
€ 13,200

€ 10,800

€ 13,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,800
ⓘ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 1.2 is 19 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 3 cm lower than the Nissan Micra 1.2.
VW Polo 1.2
Nissan Micra 1.2
1485
1682
1901
1515
1665
1865
1682 mm
Width
1665 mm
1901 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1865 mm
1485 mm
Height
1515 mm
2470
3970
2450
3780
3970 mm
Length
3780 mm
2470 mm
Wheelbase
2450 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2
Nissan Micra 1.2
1067 kg
Kerb Weight
985 kg
1550 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1425 kg

Weight Difference:
82 kg
7.69 %

General
VW Polo 1.2
Nissan Micra 1.2
6R
Generation
K13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2
Nissan Micra 1.2
Straight-three petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CGP*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1198 CC
Engine Capacity
1198 CC
59 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
79 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
59 bhp
79 bhp
Nissan Micra 1.2
108 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
110 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
108 NM
110 NM
Nissan Micra 1.2
Performance
VW Polo 1.2
Nissan Micra 1.2
98 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
224 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Micra 1.2
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18.08 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.47 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.2
18.08 kg/bhp
12.47 kg/bhp
Nissan Micra 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2
Nissan Micra 1.2
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
51 mpg
56 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2
39 mpg
city
46 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
41 L
508 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Polo 1.2
508 mi
510 mi
Nissan Micra 1.2
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 1.2
104.1 kWh
94.8 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
128 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2
Nissan Micra 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
483 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
265 L







952 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1132 L