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 1.1 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
58.5
66.2
74.8
57.3
68.6
76.2
66.2 in
Width
68.6 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.2 in
58.5 in
Height
57.3 in
97.2
156.3
99.4
157.4
156.3 in
Length
157.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
2429 lb
Curb Weight
2513 lb
3483 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
3.34 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
6R
Generation
K14
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
89 hp
89 hp
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
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
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
▶ REPLAY
27.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.24 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
27.29 lb/hp
28.24 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
64 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
36 mpg
city
57 mpg
53 mpg
highway
67 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
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)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.4 cu ft
