Like I say in my post that is because the info is confusing. I think Nissan claim (a empty kerb weight) of 977kg for a base model Micra Visia 1.0 NA but this can't be compared to the 1.0TSI Polo SE because 1, Polo weight is by EU standard so includes 75kg for driver and 2, spec and engine. Much fairer to compare it with the Micra Acenta 0.9 turbo which is 1072kg empty per Euroncap which is virtually the same as Euroncap list the Polo (Comfortline 1.0TSI) at 1071kg.Andy Beats wrote: ↑Tue Mar 05, 2019 9:18 amIt's actually very heavy for a its sector.
It's over 200kgs heavier than the Micra.
A good place to check (empty) car weights across manufacturers is Euroncap.
Sorry I wasn't clear! I did mean in top/5th. I see on the AutoExpress road test it runs at 2500rpm at 70 so I think that means ~28mph per 1000/revs in 5th? All VW need do is make the 6 speed box standard across turbo models.Andy Beats wrote:It'll obviously be different for every gear.
But they are very high right through the range.
First is more like second on any other car (hill starts are a nightmare of revs and slipping clutch).
I often find myself still in second at 30mph, or third at 40mph.
Crusing at M-way speeds is also very low revs for a small petrol.
It's just all wrong for what should be a car aimed more at city driving rather than long-distance cruising.
I'll definitely take the Polo up the local(ish) DC to see what its like but I don't think coming from my 1.6 C-MAX will be an issue. Four up it is proper slow.....The Polo will feel fast!