2009 Honda CR-V 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 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Juke (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2009 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda CR-V weights approximately 134 kg more than 2012 Nissan Juke.
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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda CR-V. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda CR-V | 2012 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | CR-V | Juke |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1468 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |
