2007 Nissan Qashqai vs. 2012 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2012 Nissan Juke is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Qashqai. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Qashqai would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Juke is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Juke (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Qashqai. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 73 kg more than 2012 Nissan Juke.
Because 2012 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Nissan Qashqai. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, both vehicles can yield 240 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Qashqai | 2012 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Qashqai | Juke |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1407 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |
