2011 Nissan Quest vs. 2012 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2012 Nissan Juke is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Quest (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Juke. (188 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Juke. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Quest weights approximately 721 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.
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, 2011 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Juke. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Juke.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Quest | 2012 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Quest | Juke |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2063 kg | 1342 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1971 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1854 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 50 L |
