2013 Nissan ALTIMA vs. 2013 Nissan Juke

To start off, both 2013 Nissan ALTIMA and 2013 Nissan Juke were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Nissan ALTIMA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Juke (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA. (173 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Juke weights approximately 26 kg more than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA. 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 2013 Nissan ALTIMA. 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, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Juke. (240 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan ALTIMA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Juke.

Compare all specifications:

2013 Nissan ALTIMA 2013 Nissan Juke
Make Nissan Nissan
Model ALTIMA Juke
Year Released 2013 2013
Body Type Coupe Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2500 cc 1600 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 173 HP 185 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 244 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 5200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 79 mm
Engine Stroke Size 100 mm 81 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type CVT CVT
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1404 kg 1430 kg
Vehicle Length 4595 mm 4125 mm
Vehicle Width 1795 mm 1765 mm
Vehicle Height 1421 mm 1570 mm
Wheelbase Size 2675 mm 2530 mm
Fuel Consumption 6.3 L/100km 6.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 9 L/100km 8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 45 L


 

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