Nissan Micra K10 or Volkswagen Polo II (86C)?

1982–1992 vs 1981–1994 · Hatchback 3-door/Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 3-door

In short

Length: Micra K10 3,640 mm, Polo II (86C) 3,725 mm — a 9 cm difference.
Lowest consumption: Micra K10 6.4 l/100 km, Polo II (86C) 5.2 l/100 km.
Power: Micra K10 40–44 kW, Polo II (86C) 33–83 kW.
Standard equipment: Micra K10 12 items (DX), Polo II (86C) 9 items (CL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Nissan Micra K101982–1992 · 6 engines · DX, GL, GS, SGLSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Polo II (86C)1981–1994 · 5 engines · CL, GL, C, FoxSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Nissan Micra K101982–1992no listings	Volkswagen Polo II (86C)1981–1994no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,640 mm	Length3,725 mm
Width	Width1,560 mm	Width1,580 mm
Height	Height1,395 mm	Height1,340 mm–1,355 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,300 mm	Wheelbase2,335 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance150 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volumenot specified	Trunk volume195 l–215 l
Curb weight	Curb weight680 kg–750 kg	Curb weight740 kg–845 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank40 l	Fuel tank42 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1982–1992	Production years1981–1994
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Hatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines5
Power	Power40–44 kW (54–60 hp)	Power33–83 kW (45–113 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–1.2	Displacement (l)1.0–1.4
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.4 l/100 km · 1.0	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 1.4 D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h13.5 s · 1.2 Super S	Best 0–100 km/h8.6 s · 1.3 G40
Top speed	Top speed155 km/h	Top speed196 km/h
Trim levelsDX · CL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim12 · DX	Items in the base trim9 · CL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim16 · LS	Items in the top trim16 · GT
Equipment · Comfort0 · 1
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 3
Grey Interior	Grey Interior✓	Grey Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation✓	Audio Preparation—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights—
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety1 · 0
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 0
Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)	Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)✓	Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)—
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Nissan Micra K10 or Volkswagen Polo II (86C)?

Length: Volkswagen Polo II (86C) 3,725 mm, Nissan Micra K10 3,640 mm (a 85 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,335 vs 2,300 mm.

Which uses less fuel — Nissan Micra K10 or Volkswagen Polo II (86C)?

The most frugal Nissan Micra K10 uses 6.4 l/100 km (1.0); the most frugal Volkswagen Polo II (86C) 5.2 l/100 km (1.4 D).

Which is more powerful — Nissan Micra K10 or Volkswagen Polo II (86C)?

The strongest Nissan Micra K10 makes 44 kW (60 hp) (1.2 Super S); the strongest Volkswagen Polo II (86C) 83 kW (113 hp) (1.3 G40).

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