2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2013 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2013 Nissan Juke is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Juke is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Juke weights approximately 331 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Because 2013 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Fiesta | 2013 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Fiesta | Juke |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1387 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 185 HP |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1441 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
