The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (11 - 14) vs. Nissan Micra 1.0 (17 - 18)
€ 17,100

€ 13,000

€ 17,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,000
ⓘ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 1.0.
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Nissan Micra 1.0
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 1.0
2509 lb
Curb Weight
2304 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3285 lb

Weight Difference:
205 lb
8.17 %

General
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Nissan Micra 1.0
6R
Generation
K14
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Nissan Micra 1.0
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 L / 49 cu in
81 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
70 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
81 hp
70 hp
Nissan Micra 1.0
107 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
107 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
Nissan Micra 1.0
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Nissan Micra 1.0
108 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

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

Nissan Micra 1.0
▶ REPLAY
30.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.91 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
30.98 lb/hp
32.91 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Nissan Micra 1.0
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
51 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.0
23 mpg
city
40 mpg
39 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
425 mi
Range
554 mi
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
425 mi
554 mi
Nissan Micra 1.0
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).
87.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
112 kWh
87.2 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Nissan Micra 1.0
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1019 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.4 cu ft