2012 Dodge Ram vs. 2013 Nissan Juke

To start off, 2013 Nissan Juke is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Juke. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Juke. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 977 kg more than 2013 Nissan Juke. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2013 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Dodge Ram. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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 Dodge Ram (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Juke. (240 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Juke.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Dodge Ram 2013 Nissan Juke
Make Dodge Nissan
Model Ram Juke
Year Released 2012 2013
Body Type Pickup Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5700 cc 1600 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 390 HP 185 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 551 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 5200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Automatic CVT
Vehicle Weight 2418 kg 1441 kg
Vehicle Length 5817 mm 4125 mm
Vehicle Width 2017 mm 1765 mm
Vehicle Height 1877 mm 1570 mm
Wheelbase Size 3569 mm 2530 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.8 L/100km 6.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 121 L 45 L


 

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