The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi (17 - 18)
€ 16,700

€ 16,200

€ 16,700
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 TSI is 2.9 cm shorter, 6.1 cm narrower and 3 cm taller than the Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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 TSI
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
1102 kg
Kerb Weight
1140 kg
1580 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1590 kg

Weight Difference:
38 kg
3.33 %

General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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 TSI
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
89 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
89 bhp
89 bhp
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
160 NM
220 NM
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
113 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

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

Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
▶ REPLAY
12.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.81 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
12.38 kg/bhp
12.81 kg/bhp
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
76 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
55 mpg
76 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
43 mpg
city
69 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
41 L
548 mi
Range
688 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
548 mi
688 mi
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
96.6 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 TSI
96.6 kWh
76.1 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
97 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
478 kg
Maximum Payload
450 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
300 L








952 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1004 L