Nissan Juke 2014 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Hatchback | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
| Nissan Juke engine produces 30 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Juke consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Juke could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Juke consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Golf engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Pulsar | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Caddy, Skoda Fabia, Audi A1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Golf engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifespan is relatively low. There tends to be increased vibration at idling speed. Problems with the fuel pressure pump may be the first sign of a petrol smell in the oil. ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.14 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.45 m | |
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Nissan Juke is smaller, but higher. Nissan Juke is 12 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Juke is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 354 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1270 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Nissan Juke has 26 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Juke is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 1`720 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 7200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.3/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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