Nissan Juke vs Skoda Karoq – Which car suits you better?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Nissan Juke has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21400 £, while the Skoda Karoq costs 29100 £. That’s a price difference of around 7697 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Juke manages with 4.70 L and is therefore slight more efficient than the Skoda Karoq with 4.90 L. The difference is about 0.20 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Skoda Karoq has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 190 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 47 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Karoq is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7 s, while the Nissan Juke takes 10.10 s. That’s about 3.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Skoda Karoq performs somewhat better – reaching 221 km/h, while the Nissan Juke tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 41 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Karoq pulls decisively stronger with 360 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Nissan Juke is slight lighter – 1274 kg compared to 1380 kg. The difference is around 106 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Karoq offers a bit more room – 521 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 99 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Karoq performs somewhat better – up to 1630 L, which is about 325 L more than the Nissan Juke.

When it comes to payload, Skoda Karoq evident takes the win – 549 kg compared to 427 kg. That’s a difference of about 122 kg.

Our conclusion: The Skoda Karoq proves to be dominates this comparison and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Skoda Karoq is the better all-rounder in this comparison.