Nissan Micra K11 or Volkswagen Polo II (86C)?

1992–2002 vs 1981–1994 · Hatchback 3-door/Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 3-door

In short

Boot: Micra K11 235 l, Polo II (86C) 215 l.
Lowest consumption: Micra K11 5 l/100 km, Polo II (86C) 5.2 l/100 km.
Power: Micra K11 40–60 kW, Polo II (86C) 33–83 kW.
Standard equipment: Micra K11 10 items (L), Polo II (86C) 9 items (CL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Nissan Micra K111992–2002 · 10 engines · L, LX, SLX, ComfortSpecifications →Listings →

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

Only differences

better value

	Nissan Micra K111992–2002no listings	Volkswagen Polo II (86C)1981–1994no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,695 mm–3,720 mm	Length3,725 mm
Width	Width1,590 mm–1,595 mm	Width1,580 mm
Height	Height1,420 mm–1,440 mm	Height1,340 mm–1,355 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,360 mm	Wheelbase2,335 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–145 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume235 l	Trunk volume195 l–215 l
Curb weight	Curb weight810 kg–905 kg	Curb weight740 kg–845 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank40 l–42 l	Fuel tank42 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1992–2002	Production years1981–1994
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Hatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines5
Power	Power40–60 kW (54–82 hp)	Power33–83 kW (45–113 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–1.5	Displacement (l)1.0–1.4
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5 l/100 km · 1.5 D	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 1.4 D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h11.1 s · 1.4 16V	Best 0–100 km/h8.6 s · 1.3 G40
Top speed	Top speed173 km/h	Top speed196 km/h
Trim levelsL · CL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim10 · L	Items in the base trim9 · CL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim19 · SLX	Items in the top trim16 · GT
Equipment · Comfort1 · 1
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety2 · 0
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag—
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag—
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 0
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
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 K11 or Volkswagen Polo II (86C)?

Length: Volkswagen Polo II (86C) 3,725 mm, Nissan Micra K11 3,720 mm (a 5 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,335 vs 2,360 mm. Boot: 215 vs 235 l.

Which uses less fuel — Nissan Micra K11 or Volkswagen Polo II (86C)?

The most frugal Nissan Micra K11 uses 5 l/100 km (1.5 D); the most frugal Volkswagen Polo II (86C) 5.2 l/100 km (1.4 D).

Which is more powerful — Nissan Micra K11 or Volkswagen Polo II (86C)?

The strongest Nissan Micra K11 makes 60 kW (82 hp) (1.4 16V); the strongest Volkswagen Polo II (86C) 83 kW (113 hp) (1.3 G40).

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