The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Nissan Micra 1.2 XTronic (11 - 13)
€ 19,400
€ 15,400
€ 19,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,400
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT is 7.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the Nissan Micra 1.2.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Nissan Micra 1.2
58.5
66.2
74.8
59.6
65.9
73.8
66.2 in
Width
65.9 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
73.8 in
58.5 in
Height
59.6 in
97.2
156.3
96.5
148.8
156.3 in
Length
148.8 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Nissan Micra 1.2
2504 lb
Curb Weight
2238 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3142 lb
Weight Difference:
267 lb
10.66 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Nissan Micra 1.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
79 hp
Nissan Micra 1.2
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
81 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
81 lb‑ft
Nissan Micra 1.2
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Nissan Micra 1.2
118 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Micra 1.2
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24.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.33 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
24.08 lb/hp
28.33 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Nissan Micra 1.2
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
47 mpg
44 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2
41 mpg
city
35 mpg
52 mpg
highway
51 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
559 mi
Range
472 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
559 mi
472 mi
Nissan Micra 1.2
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
102.4 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Nissan Micra 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1023 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.5 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.1 cu ft
