2008 Mini Cooper 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 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mini Cooper 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 121 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Because 2012 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mini Cooper. 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mini Cooper | 2012 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Mini | Nissan |
| Model | Cooper | Juke |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 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 | 150 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1321 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
