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Nissan Juke vs VW Passat comparison

Compare performance (143 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (21,400 £ vs 36,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Juke or VW Passat?

Nissan Juke vs VW Passat: Key differences

Nissan Juke

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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VW Passat

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly 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 substantially cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the VW Passat costs 36,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,077 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Passat uses 1.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Nissan Juke with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.5 L/100km.

Passat

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 Passat offers significantly more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 129 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Passat is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 7.1 s, while the Nissan Juke takes 10.1 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Passat delivers clearly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 200 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 1,573 kg. The difference is around 299 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Passat offers visibly more boot space – 690 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 268 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Passat carries markedly more – 577 kg compared to 427 kg. That’s a difference of about 150 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Passat is decisively 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 £36,500
Passat

VW Passat

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 124 - 135 km
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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.

VW Passat

The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.

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Reviews VW Passat

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Voller
28 May 2026, 16:12:12

That's just a Passat. Too expensive in my opinion, but it's up to each person to decide whether to throw their money into VW's maw. The car itself is somehow a legend.

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Sjaak
5 Dec 2025, 19:42:23

Spacious car that drives nicely and keeps its value for a long time.

Jack
5 Dec 2025, 15:24:16

Pleasant to drive, roomy and solid. The hybrid version is also very economical.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,400 - 30,100 £
Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
105 - 136 g/km
co2
28 - 153 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,274 - 1,405 kg
Curb weight
1,573 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
354 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 427 kg
Payload
501 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
114 - 143 HP
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.1 - 11.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
200 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
84 - 105 kW
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B
Brand
Nissan
Brand
VW
Is the Nissan Juke offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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