2008 Honda HR-V 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 Honda HR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda HR-V would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Juke is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Juke weights approximately 77 kg more than 2008 Honda HR-V.
Because 2008 Honda HR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan Juke. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda HR-V 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda HR-V. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda HR-V | 2012 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | HR-V | Juke |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 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 | 188 HP |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
