2008 Ford Focus vs. 2012 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2012 Nissan Juke is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Focus 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 98 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (90 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Focus weights approximately 41 kg more than 2012 Nissan Juke.
Because 2012 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Focus. 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, 2012 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (215 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Focus | 2012 Nissan Juke | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Focus | Juke |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 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 | 1362 kg | 1321 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4125 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |