2012 Nissan Micra vs. 2012 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Micra and 2012 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Golf (104 HP) has 25 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Micra. (79 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Micra.
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, 2012 Volkswagen Golf (250 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Micra. (108 Nm). This means 2012 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Micra | 2012 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Micra | Golf |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4534 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1666 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1514 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2449 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 55 L |
