2008 Renault Thalia vs. 2011 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2011 Nissan Juke is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Renault Thalia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Renault Thalia would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Juke is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Juke (188 HP) has 114 more horse power than 2008 Renault Thalia. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Juke weights approximately 342 kg more than 2008 Renault Thalia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Renault Thalia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Nissan Juke (240 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Thalia. (105 Nm). This means 2011 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Thalia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Renault Thalia | 2011 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Renault | Nissan |
| Model | Thalia | Juke |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1149 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 188 HP |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1342 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4261 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1639 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1439 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2473 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
