The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14) vs. Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi (17 - 18)
€ 13,700

€ 16,200

€ 13,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Polo 1.2 is 2.9 cm shorter, 6.1 cm narrower and 3 cm taller than the Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi.
VW Polo 1.2
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
1485
1682
1901
1455
1743
1935
1682 mm
Width
1743 mm
1901 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1935 mm
1485 mm
Height
1455 mm
2470
3970
2525
3999
3970 mm
Length
3999 mm
2470 mm
Wheelbase
2525 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
1067 kg
Kerb Weight
1140 kg
1550 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1590 kg

Weight Difference:
73 kg
6.4 %

General
VW Polo 1.2
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
6R
Generation
K14
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
Straight-three petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CGP*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1198 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
69 bhp
at 5400 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
69 bhp
89 bhp
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
112 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
112 NM
220 NM
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
Performance
VW Polo 1.2
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
103 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
196 m
0.000 sec

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

Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
▶ REPLAY
15.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.81 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.2
15.46 kg/bhp
12.81 kg/bhp
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
76 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
51 mpg
76 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
39 mpg
city
69 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
41 L
508 mi
Range
688 mi
VW Polo 1.2
508 mi
688 mi
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
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).
76.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.2
104.1 kWh
76.1 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
128 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
97 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
483 kg
Maximum Payload
450 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
300 L








952 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1004 L