2003 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2011 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2011 Nissan Juke is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (305 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Juke. (188 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Juke. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 929 kg more than 2011 Nissan Juke. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Juke. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (411 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Juke. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Juke.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | 2011 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Nissan |
| Model | Touareg | Juke |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1321 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.6 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 20.3 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |
