2012 BMW 116 vs. 2012 Nissan Juke
To start off, both 2012 BMW 116 and 2012 Nissan Juke were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 116 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Juke (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2012 BMW 116. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 116 weights approximately 49 kg more than 2012 Nissan Juke.
Because 2012 BMW 116 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 BMW 116. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 BMW 116 (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Juke. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Juke.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 116 | 2012 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 116 | Juke |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1321 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4239 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1421 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 50 L |
