The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 14) vs. Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi (17 - 18)
€ 19,200
€ 16,200
€ 19,200
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
2482 lb
Curb Weight
2513 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.23 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
104 hp
89 hp
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
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23.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.24 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
23.87 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
44 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
64 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
34 mpg
city
57 mpg
53 mpg
highway
67 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
528 mi
Range
688 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
528 mi
688 mi
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
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).
76.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
100.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 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
1045 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
