The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14) vs. Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S (13 - 16)

€ 19,700
VW Polo 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14) VW Polo 1.6 TDI
€ 14,100
 Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S (13 - 16) Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,100

ⓘ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 DIG-S.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
58.5
Blueprint VW Polo 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
66.2
74.8
59.8
Blueprint Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Polo 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
97.2
156.3
Blueprint Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S (13 - 16)
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 DIG-S
2551 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3318 lb
VW Polo 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
Weight Difference:
225 lb
8.82 %
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S (13 - 16)

General

VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
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 DIG-S
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
*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
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
97 hp
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
108 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
108 lb‑ft
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S

Performance

VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S

▶ REPLAY
28.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
28.66 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
55 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
45 mpg
city
44 mpg
64 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
651 mi
Range
592 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
651 mi
592 mi
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
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).
81.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
81.4 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.5 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.1 cu ft