2011 Renault Sandero 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 Renault Sandero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Renault Sandero would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Juke is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Juke (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2011 Renault Sandero. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Sandero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Juke weights approximately 231 kg more than 2011 Renault Sandero. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Renault Sandero. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Sandero. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Sandero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Renault Sandero | 2012 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Renault | Nissan |
| Model | Sandero | Juke |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1111 kg | 1342 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
