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Nissan Juke vs Volvo XC40 comparison

Compare performance (143 HP vs 197 HP), boot space and price (21,400 £ vs 41,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Juke or Volvo XC40?

Nissan Juke vs Volvo XC40: Key differences

Nissan Juke

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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Volvo XC40

5 (6 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Juke

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Nissan Juke is considerably cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Volvo XC40 costs 41,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,520 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Juke uses 4.7 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Volvo XC40 with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

XC40

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo XC40 offers visibly more power – delivering 197 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC40 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Nissan Juke takes 10.1 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC40 delivers visibly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

Juke

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Juke is visibly lighter – 1,274 kg compared to 1,688 kg. The difference is around 414 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC40 carries slightly more – 532 kg compared to 427 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Juke comes out clearly ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £21,400
Juke

Nissan Juke

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 114 - 143 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.7 - 6 L/100km
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Reviews Nissan Juke

5 (1 Reviews)
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Ali Shan
8 Dec 2025, 11:29:27

For more space and Efficiency, I would prefer Juke 1.5 Specially Accenta.

Volvo XC40

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Reviews Volvo XC40

5 (6 Reviews)
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Trentini Paolo
7 May 2026, 13:45:44

Delivered a few days ago — a radical change after 5 VW Golfs, most recently a T‑Roc.

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S. M.
20 Apr 2026, 09:07:56

Excellent

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Nissan Juke
Volvo XC40

Costs and Consumption
Price
21,400 - 31,800 £
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
105 - 136 g/km
co2
148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,274 - 1,405 kg
Curb weight
1,688 kg
Trunk capacity
354 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 427 kg
Payload
532 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
114 - 143 HP
Power HP
163 - 197 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.1 - 11.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 Nm
Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
84 - 105 kW
Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Volvo
Is the Nissan Juke offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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