2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 2012 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2012 Nissan Juke is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Cadillac BLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Cadillac BLS would be higher. At 2,792 cc, 2009 Cadillac BLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac BLS (247 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Juke. (188 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Juke. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 226 kg more than 2012 Nissan Juke. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Cadillac BLS. 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, 2009 Cadillac BLS (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Juke. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Juke.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac BLS | 2012 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | BLS | Juke |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1600 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |
