Nissan Micra 1996 vs Volkswagen Polo 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 55 HP | 45 HP | |
| Torque: | 79 NM | 76 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.4 seconds | 21.4 seconds | |
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Nissan Micra is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Micra engine produces 10 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Micra consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that by driving the Nissan Micra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Micra consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Micra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.70 m | 3.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.58 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
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Nissan Micra is smaller, but slightly higher. Nissan Micra is 2 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Polo, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Micra is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 206 litres | 245 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
960 litres | 975 litres | |
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Volkswagen Polo has more luggage space. Nissan Micra has 39 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Polo (by 15 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo, which means Nissan Micra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`290 | 1`375 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 800 | |
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