The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 14) vs. Nissan Micra 1.0 (17 - 18)
€ 19,200
€ 13,000
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,000
ⓘ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 1.0.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Nissan Micra 1.0
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 1.0
2482 lb
Curb Weight
2304 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3285 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
7.21 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Nissan Micra 1.0
6R
Generation
K14
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Nissan Micra 1.0
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 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
70 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
104 hp
70 hp
Nissan Micra 1.0
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
Nissan Micra 1.0
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Nissan Micra 1.0
118 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Micra 1.0
▶ REPLAY
23.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.91 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
23.87 lb/hp
32.91 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Nissan Micra 1.0
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
51 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.0
34 mpg
city
40 mpg
53 mpg
highway
62 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
528 mi
Range
554 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
528 mi
554 mi
Nissan Micra 1.0
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
87.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
100.4 kWh
87.2 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Nissan Micra 1.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1045 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.4 cu ft
