2012 Nissan Juke vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2013 Subaru Outback is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Nissan Juke. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Nissan Juke would be higher. At 3,600 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Outback (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Juke. (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Juke. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Outback weights approximately 324 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 2013 Subaru Outback 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, 2013 Subaru Outback 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, 2013 Subaru Outback (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Juke. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Juke. 2013 Subaru Outback 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. 2013 Subaru Outback will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Nissan Juke | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Nissan | Subaru |
Model | Juke | Outback |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1600 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 1658 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4125 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1765 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |