The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (11 - 14) vs. Nissan Micra 1.2 XTronic (13 - 17)
€ 17,900
€ 13,900
€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,900
ⓘ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 1.6 BiFuel is 5.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Nissan Micra 1.2.
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Nissan Micra 1.2
58.5
66.2
74.8
59.8
65.6
73.4
66.2 in
Width
65.6 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
73.4 in
58.5 in
Height
59.8 in
97.2
156.3
96.5
150.6
156.3 in
Length
150.6 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Nissan Micra 1.2
2509 lb
Curb Weight
2282 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3142 lb
Weight Difference:
227 lb
9.05 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Nissan Micra 1.2
6R
Generation
K13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Nissan Micra 1.2
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CNK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
81 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
81 hp
79 hp
Nissan Micra 1.2
107 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
81 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
107 lb‑ft
81 lb‑ft
Nissan Micra 1.2
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Nissan Micra 1.2
108 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Micra 1.2
▶ REPLAY
30.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.89 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
30.98 lb/hp
28.89 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Nissan Micra 1.2
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
44 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2
23 mpg
city
35 mpg
39 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
425 mi
Range
472 mi
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
425 mi
472 mi
Nissan Micra 1.2
Environmental Impact
112 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 1.6 BiFuel
112 kWh
102.4 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Nissan Micra 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1019 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.5 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.1 cu ft
