The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (11 - 14) vs. Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi (17 - 18)
€ 17,900

€ 16,200

€ 17,900
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 1.6 BiFuel is 1.1 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi.
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
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 1.6 BiFuel
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
2509 lb
Curb Weight
2513 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb

Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.16 %

General
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
6R
Generation
K14
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CNK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
81 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
81 hp
89 hp
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
107 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
107 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
108 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
▶ REPLAY
30.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.24 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
30.98 lb/hp
28.24 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
64 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
23 mpg
city
57 mpg
39 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
425 mi
Range
688 mi
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
425 mi
688 mi
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
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).
76.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
112 kWh
76.1 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1019 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