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VW Polo vs Nissan Micra

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The Micra is quicker than the Polo. Otherwise they're about the same in every aspect - size, model range, price, safety, economy, emissions and car insurance.

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Data Date	March 2009	March 2009
Manufactured from	2002	2003
Make	Volkswagen	Nissan
Model	Polo	Micra
Body/Seats	3 or 5-door/5 seats	3 or 5-door
Trim Options	E, Match, SE, Bluemotion, Dune, Sport	Visia, Acenta, Tekna, Active Luxury, 160SR
Engine Options	1.2, 1.4, 1.8 petrol, 1.4, 1.9 diesel	1.2, 1.4, 1.6 petrol, 1.5 diesel
Transmission Options	Manual/auto	manual/auto
Driven Wheels	Front	Front
Price Range	£7,700 - £15,800	£7,500 - £12,900
Dimensions
Length (m)	3.9	3.74
Width incl door mirrors (m)	1.65	1.92
Height (m)	1.47	1.54
Load space (l) all seats up	270	240
Load (l) all seats down
Fuel tank (l)	45
EuroNCAP
Adult	4-star	4-star
Child	n/a	n/a
Pedestrian	1-star	3-star
Engine/Transmission
Engine	1.2	1.2
Displacement/Cylinders	1198	1240/4
Power output	60	64
Transmission	Manual/5	Manual/5
Performance
Top speed (mph)	97	96
Acceleration (0-62mph)	16.0	13.5
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type	Petrol	Petrol
Urban (mpg(l/100km))	37.2	38.2
Extra urbanmpg(l/100km)	58.9	55.4
Combined (mpg(l/100km))	48.7	47.9
CO2 emissions g/km	138	139
£ of 12,000 miles	1187	1207
Noise level dB(A) (moving)	71.0	72.0
Car Insurance Group	3	3

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