2009 Nissan Sentra 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 Nissan Sentra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Sentra would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Juke (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Sentra. (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 108 kg more than 2012 Nissan Juke.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Sentra. (233 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Sentra | 2012 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Sentra | Juke |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
