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2016 Nissan Juke vs 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen

The 2016 Nissan Juke uses less fuel: 7.8 against 8.4 l/100km, about 7% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen costs about $985 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year, because the 2016 Nissan Juke requires premium fuel. The 2016 Nissan Juke has fewer NHTSA recalls (1 against 3). The 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen has the higher NCAP overall rating (5 stars against 4).

2016 Nissan Juke leads on 4 of 5 measurable figures. 15 specifications compared.

Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2016 Nissan Juke7.8 l/100km
2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen8.4 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2016 Nissan Juke185.8 g/km
2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen194.5 g/km
Kerb weight
2016 Nissan Juke1,324 kg
2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen1,540.4 kg
NHTSA recalls
2016 Nissan Juke1
2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen3
Owner complaints
2016 Nissan Juke28
2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen56
NCAP overall rating
2016 Nissan Juke4
2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2016 Nissan Juke2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen
CO2185.8 g/km194.5 g/km
Combined7.8 l/100km8.4 l/100km
Complaints2856
NCAP overall45
Recall campaigns13
Cylinders44
Displacement1,600 cc1,984 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardU2B2
Extra-urban7.1 l/100km6.7 l/100km
FuelPremium GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears16
Kerb weight1,324 kg1,540.4 kg
TransmissionManual 6-spdManual 5-spd
Urban8.7 l/100km9.4 l/100km

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.