Nissan Micra vs Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI
How the Nissan Micra and the Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. WLTP is a lab figure — the winter, motorway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| Nissan Micra | Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 258 mi | 263 mi |
| Usable battery | 52 kWh | 52 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 12.5 kWh/100 km | 14.4 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2026 | 2027 |
Real-world range, side by side
| Nissan Micra | Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 171 mi | 175 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 245 mi | 250 mi |
| Motorway | 201 mi | 206 mi |
| City | 279 mi | 285 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI
- Further in winter
- Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI
- More efficient
- Nissan Micra
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the Nissan Micra or the Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI?
- On the official WLTP cycle the Nissan Micra is rated 258 mi and the Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI 263 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 171 mi from the Nissan Micra and 175 mi from the Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the WLTP energy use per 100 km, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.