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: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 94 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Juke engine produces 46 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Nissan Juke reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Juke consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Juke consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Nissan Juke 2014 1.6 engine: A simple and reliable engine, not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Tends to consume more oil, may have problems starting in cold weather. | |||
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: | 215 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
797 litres | 1270 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Nissan Juke has 165 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 473 litres). | |||
| 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: | 1`605 kg | 1`780 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`088 kg | 1`270 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 517 kg | 510 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 7400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.3/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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