2007 Nissan Micra vs. 2007 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2007 Nissan Micra and 2007 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Polo (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Micra. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 174 kg more than 2007 Nissan Micra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Polo (220 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Micra. (186 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Micra | 2007 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Micra | Polo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |
