2012 Nissan GT-R vs. 2012 Nissan Juke

To start off, both 2012 Nissan GT-R 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan GT-R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan GT-R (530 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Juke. (188 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Juke. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan GT-R weights approximately 403 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.

Because 2012 Nissan GT-R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan Juke. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan GT-R 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 GT-R (607 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Juke. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Juke. 2012 Nissan GT-R has automatic transmission and 2012 Nissan Juke has manual transmission. 2012 Nissan Juke will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan GT-R will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Nissan GT-R 2012 Nissan Juke
Make Nissan Nissan
Model GT-R Juke
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3800 cc 1600 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 530 HP 188 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 607 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 5200 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type AWD Front
Transmission Type 6-speed automated manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1737 kg 1334 kg
Vehicle Length 4671 mm 4125 mm
Vehicle Width 1895 mm 1765 mm
Vehicle Height 1369 mm 1570 mm
Wheelbase Size 2779 mm 2530 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.2 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 74 L 50 L


 

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