2009 Mini Cooper vs. 2013 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2013 Nissan Juke is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mini Cooper would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Juke is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Juke (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2009 Mini Cooper. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 2009 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Juke weights approximately 230 kg more than 2009 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mini Cooper. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mini Cooper | 2013 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Mini | Nissan |
| Model | Cooper | Juke |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| 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 | 118 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
