2012 Nissan Juke vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Juke. (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Juke. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 513 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 Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Juke. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Juke.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Juke | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Juke | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1321 kg | 1834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4125 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1765 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3246 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 13.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
