2012 Audi A1 vs. 2011 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2012 Audi A1 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Nissan Juke. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Nissan Juke would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Juke is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Juke (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2012 Audi A1. (104 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Juke weights approximately 281 kg more than 2012 Audi A1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Audi A1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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 Audi A1 (250 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Juke. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Juke.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi A1 | 2011 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | A1 | Juke |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 1040 kg | 1321 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3954 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1416 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2469 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |
