The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17) vs. Nissan Micra 1.2 (11 - 13)
€ 20,400
€ 10,800
€ 20,400
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 TDI BMT is 7.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the Nissan Micra 1.2.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Nissan Micra 1.2
57.6
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
57.6 in
Height
59.6 in
97.2
156.4
96.5
148.8
156.4 in
Length
148.8 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Nissan Micra 1.2
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2172 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3142 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
15.46 %
General
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Nissan Micra 1.2
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
104 hp
79 hp
Nissan Micra 1.2
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
81 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
81 lb‑ft
Nissan Micra 1.2
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Nissan Micra 1.2
121 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Micra 1.2
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24.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
24.69 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Nissan Micra 1.2
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
60 mpg
47 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2
53 mpg
city
39 mpg
65 mpg
highway
55 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
717 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
717 mi
510 mi
Nissan Micra 1.2
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
94.8 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
161 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Nissan Micra 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 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
