2010 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2012 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2012 Nissan Juke is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Juke. (188 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Juke. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 773 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.
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, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Juke. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Juke.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Pathfinder | 2012 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Pathfinder | Juke |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2107 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4884 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1844 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
