The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14) vs. Nissan Micra 1.2 (13 - 17)
€ 19,700
€ 10,400
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Polo 1.6 TDI is 5.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Nissan Micra 1.2.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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 TDI
Nissan Micra 1.2
2551 lb
Curb Weight
2205 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3142 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
13.56 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Nissan Micra 1.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
79 hp
Nissan Micra 1.2
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
81 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
81 lb‑ft
Nissan Micra 1.2
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Nissan Micra 1.2
112 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Micra 1.2
▶ REPLAY
28.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.91 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
28.66 lb/hp
27.91 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Nissan Micra 1.2
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
47 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2
45 mpg
city
39 mpg
64 mpg
highway
55 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
651 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
651 mi
510 mi
Nissan Micra 1.2
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
94.8 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Nissan Micra 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.5 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.1 cu ft
