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Nissan Juke vs VW Tiguan comparison

Compare performance (143 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (21,400 £ vs 33,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Juke or VW Tiguan?

Nissan Juke vs VW Tiguan: Key differences

Nissan Juke

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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VW Tiguan

4.2 (11 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly 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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Nissan Juke is substantially cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the VW Tiguan costs 33,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,193 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Tiguan uses 1.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Nissan Juke with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

Tiguan

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 Tiguan offers clearly 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 Tiguan is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the Nissan Juke takes 10.1 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Tiguan delivers substantially more torque with 400 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

Juke

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 terms of curb weight, Nissan Juke is markedly lighter – 1,274 kg compared to 1,599 kg. The difference is around 325 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Tiguan offers markedly more boot space – 652 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 230 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Tiguan carries noticeably more – 556 kg compared to 427 kg. That’s a difference of about 129 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Tiguan is far ahead 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 £33,600
Tiguan

VW Tiguan

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range 118 - 126 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.

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Reviews VW Tiguan

4.2 (11 Reviews)
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Jerzy
7 Jun 2026, 15:17:21

It competes on price and cheaper servicing, but well‑equipped examples also offer plenty of comfort.

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Peter
21 Feb 2026, 14:53:54

My Tiguan 2.0 TSI is flawless after eight years and still looks great. I really can't complain.

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Thomas
21 Nov 2025, 21:33:38

What counts is longevity... and on that front VW doesn't convince.

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Nissan Juke
VW Tiguan

Costs and Consumption
Price
21,400 - 30,100 £
Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
105 - 136 g/km
co2
32 - 190 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
1,599 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
354 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,859 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
405 - 427 kg
Payload
499 - 556 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, 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
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.1 - 11.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
200 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
84 - 105 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, G
Brand
Nissan
Brand
VW
Is the Nissan Juke offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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