The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 10) vs. Nissan Micra 1.2 (11 - 13)
€ 17,400
€ 10,800
€ 17,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,800
ⓘ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 1.4 BiFuel is 7.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the Nissan Micra 1.2.
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
Nissan Micra 1.2
58.5
66.2
74.8
59.6
65.6
73.4
66.2 in
Width
65.6 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
73.4 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 1.4 BiFuel
Nissan Micra 1.2
2509 lb
Curb Weight
2172 lb
3483 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3142 lb
Weight Difference:
337 lb
13.43 %
General
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
Nissan Micra 1.2
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CMA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
85 hp
79 hp
Nissan Micra 1.2
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
81 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
97 lb‑ft
81 lb‑ft
Nissan Micra 1.2
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
Nissan Micra 1.2
110 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Micra 1.2
▶ REPLAY
29.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
29.52 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
Nissan Micra 1.2
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
39 mpg
47 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2
28 mpg
city
39 mpg
48 mpg
highway
55 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
459 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
459 mi
510 mi
Nissan Micra 1.2
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
115.6 kWh
94.8 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
Nissan Micra 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.5 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.1 cu ft
