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Nissan Juke vs VW Golf – Which car suits you better?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Juke or VW Golf?

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

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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 to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21400 £, while the VW Golf costs 25200 £. That’s a price difference of around 3810 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf manages with 1.10 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Nissan Juke with 4.70 L. The difference is about 3.60 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Golf has a decisively edge – offering 333 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 190 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Nissan Juke takes 10.10 s. That’s about 5.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf performs evident better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Nissan Juke tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 90 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Golf pulls clearly stronger with 420 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Nissan Juke is minimal lighter – 1274 kg compared to 1307 kg. The difference is around 33 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Nissan Juke offers hardly perceptible more room – 422 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 41 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Nissan Juke performs slight better – up to 1305 L, which is about 68 L more than the VW Golf.

When it comes to payload, VW Golf somewhat takes the win – 508 kg compared to 427 kg. That’s a difference of about 81 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Golf proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Golf is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8.1 L
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
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Nissan Juke

The Nissan Juke is a pocket-sized crossover that refuses to blend in, with quirky styling and a cheeky stance that turns heads at every traffic light. It’s ideal for shoppers who value personality and nimble urban driving over maximum practicality, delivering surprising pep and a well-equipped feel for everyday fun.

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VW Golf

The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21400 - 30100 £
Price
25200 - 47600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 6 L
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
0.60 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
107 - 136 g/km
co2
25 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1274 - 1405 kg
Curb weight
1307 - 1662 kg
Trunk capacity
354 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
4210 mm
Length
4282 - 4296 mm
Width
1800 mm
Width
1789 mm
Height
1593 mm
Height
1454 - 1483 mm
Max trunk capacity
1237 - 1305 L
Max trunk capacity
1129 - 1237 L
Payload
405 - 427 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
114 - 143 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.1 - 11.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
166 - 180 km/h
Max Speed
202 - 270 km/h
Torque
200 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
84 - 105 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
Brand
Nissan
Brand
VW

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What drive types are available for the Nissan Juke?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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