2008 Ford Focus 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 Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Juke (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Juke weights approximately 79 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 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, 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, 2008 Ford Focus (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Juke. (240 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Juke.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Focus | 2013 Nissan Juke | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Focus | Juke |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
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 | 1441 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 | 45 L |