The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15) vs. Nissan Micra 1.2 XTronic (11 - 13)
€ 17,900
€ 15,400
€ 17,900
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 1.4 TDI BlueMotion is 7.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the Nissan Micra 1.2.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Nissan Micra 1.2
57.3
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
57.3 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 TDI BlueMotion
Nissan Micra 1.2
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2238 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3142 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
12.89 %
General
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Nissan Micra 1.2
6R
Generation
K13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Nissan Micra 1.2
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
74 hp
79 hp
Nissan Micra 1.2
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
81 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
155 lb‑ft
81 lb‑ft
Nissan Micra 1.2
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Nissan Micra 1.2
111 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Micra 1.2
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34.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.33 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
34.7 lb/hp
28.33 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Nissan Micra 1.2
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
76 mpg
44 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2
59 mpg
city
35 mpg
90 mpg
highway
51 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
902 mi
Range
472 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
902 mi
472 mi
Nissan Micra 1.2
Environmental Impact
63.7 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 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
63.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
132 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Nissan Micra 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 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
