The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (10 - 14) vs. Nissan Micra 1.2 XTronic (13 - 17)
€ 23,700
€ 13,900
€ 23,700
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 considerably. The VW Polo GTI is 5.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the Nissan Micra 1.2.
VW Polo GTI
Nissan Micra 1.2
57.2
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
57.2 in
Height
59.8 in
97.2
156.5
96.5
150.6
156.5 in
Length
150.6 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Nissan Micra 1.2
2798 lb
Curb Weight
2282 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3142 lb
Weight Difference:
516 lb
18.44 %
General
VW Polo GTI
Nissan Micra 1.2
6R
Generation
K13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Polo GTI
Nissan Micra 1.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
178 hp
79 hp
Nissan Micra 1.2
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
81 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
184 lb‑ft
81 lb‑ft
Nissan Micra 1.2
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Nissan Micra 1.2
142 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Micra 1.2
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15.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.89 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.72 lb/hp
28.89 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Nissan Micra 1.2
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
44 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
46 mpg
highway
51 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
474 mi
Range
472 mi
VW Polo GTI
474 mi
472 mi
Nissan Micra 1.2
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 GTI
111.8 kWh
102.4 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Nissan Micra 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
906 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
