2006 Kia Optima vs. 2011 Nissan Juke

To start off, 2011 Nissan Juke is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Kia Optima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Optima would be higher. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Optima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Juke (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Kia Optima. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Optima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Optima weights approximately 658 kg more than 2011 Nissan Juke.

Because 2011 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Kia Optima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Juke 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, 2011 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Optima. (199 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Optima.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Kia Optima 2011 Nissan Juke
Make Kia Nissan
Model Optima Juke
Year Released 2006 2011
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2351 cc 1600 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 188 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 199 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual CVT
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2000 kg 1342 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 4125 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1765 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1570 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2530 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 7.8 L/100km 7.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.7 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 50 L


 

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