Volkswagen Polo Coupe (1982 – 1990) vs Nissan Micra 3 Doors (1982 – 1989): specs compared
The Volkswagen Polo Coupe is the more powerful of the two, with up to 60 hp against 50 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 13.0 s against 16.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 155 km/h against 140 km/h. The Nissan Micra 3 Doors uses less fuel, from 6.0 L/100 km against 6.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 680 kg against 725 kg. At 3,980 mm, the Volkswagen Polo Coupe is 221 mm longer than the Nissan Micra 3 Doors.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Polo Coupe
1982 – 1990
|
Nissan
Micra 3 Doors
1982 – 1989
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 1982 – 1990 | 1982 – 1989 |
| Body style | Coupé | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 39 – 60 hp | 50 hp |
| Torque | 74 – 95 Nm | 72 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 13.0 – 21.2 s | 16.8 s |
| Top speed | 135 – 155 km/h | 140 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.9 – 7.9 L/100 km | 6.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,980 mm | 3,759 mm |
| Width | 1,580 mm | 1,560 mm |
| Height | 1,359 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,339 mm | 2,299 mm |
| Curb weight | 725 – 733 kg | 680 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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