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Nissan Juke vs VW Golf Variant comparison

Compare performance (143 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (21,400 £ vs 28,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Juke or VW Golf Variant?

Nissan Juke vs VW Golf Variant: Key differences

Nissan Juke

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • barely lighter
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VW Golf Variant

  • visibly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Nissan Juke is clearly cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the VW Golf Variant costs 28,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,462 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf Variant uses 4.3 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Nissan Juke with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

Golf Variant

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 VW Golf Variant offers visibly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 61 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf Variant is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Nissan Juke takes 10.1 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf Variant delivers significantly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 160 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 barely lighter – 1,274 kg compared to 1,366 kg. The difference is around 92 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers noticeably more boot space – 611 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 189 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf Variant carries visibly more – 547 kg compared to 427 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf Variant is clearly superior overall 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 £28,800
Golf Variant

VW Golf Variant

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 7 L/100km
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Reviews Nissan Juke

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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.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,400 - 30,100 £
Price
28,800 - 38,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
105 - 136 g/km
co2
114 - 159 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,274 - 1,405 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,551 kg
Trunk capacity
354 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
611 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 427 kg
Payload
509 - 547 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
114 - 143 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.1 - 11.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
200 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
84 - 105 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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