Nissan JUKE vs. Volkswagen Golf

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Nissan JUKE and Volkswagen Golf contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Nissan JUKE and the Volkswagen Golf.

When comparing the Nissan JUKE's and the Volkswagen Golf's specifications and ratings, the Nissan JUKE has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. The Volkswagen Golf has the advantage in the area of interior volume. The Nissan JUKE and Volkswagen Golf have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Nissan JUKE's and the Volkswagen Golf's specifications and ratings, the Nissan JUKE is a better car than the Volkswagen Golf.

Pricing: A used 2017 Nissan JUKE ranges from $6,994 to $16,994 while a used 2017 Volkswagen Golf is priced between $8,994 to $17,998.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Nissan JUKE’s base engine makes 188 horsepower, and the Volkswagen Golf base engine makes 170 horsepower. The JUKE is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 422 miles. The Golf is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 475 miles. This gives the Volkswagen Golf the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Nissan JUKE. The JUKE uses premium unleaded, and the Golf uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Volkswagen Golf has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Nissan JUKE has the advantage in the areas of front head room and front leg room.

Safety Ratings: The Volkswagen Golf has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

20250

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)

20471

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)

17995 - 26100

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

19895

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

20010

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

13995 - 35655

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

11859

Price Range:

6994 - 16994

Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)

13164

Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)

10877 - 15776

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

36

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

100587

# Good or Great Deals:

18

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

13497

Price Range:

8994 - 17998

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

13745

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

8104 - 24263

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

74

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

85210

# Good or Great Deals:

27

Nissan JUKE Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

Not available

Safety:

Not available

Volkswagen Golf Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.1 / 10

Reliability:

7.9 / 10

Retained Value:

8.4 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan JUKE

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

3.7

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)

3.4

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)

1.1 - 5.7

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.062

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volkswagen Golf

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

9.1

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)

3.7

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)

0.8 - 10.1

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.133



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.3684563105711567

Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)

1.8

Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)

1.1 - 3.9

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

4.519504496595073

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

3.4

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

0.9 - 11.7

Nissan JUKE Rankings

Not yet available

Volkswagen Golf Rankings

Small Cars with the Most Cargo Space

4 / 31

Most Reliable Small Cars Under $25k

4 / 10

Most Reliable Small Cars

6 / 31

Best Manual Transmission Small Cars

6 / 13

Best Small Cars Under $25k

6 / 10

Best Small Cars

10 / 31

Safest Small Cars

11 / 31

Best Small Cars for Tall People

21 / 31

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

24 / 31

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

26 / 31

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Nissan JUKE Trim Levels

NISMO, NISMO RS, S, SL, SV

Volkswagen Golf Trim Levels

TSI S, TSI SE, TSI SEL, TSI Wolfsburg Edition

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

3 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

188 hp @ 5600 rpm

Torque:

177 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.063 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

170 hp @ 4500 rpm

Torque:

184 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.057 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.6 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


28 / 32 / 29

Range (city/hwy):

370 / 422 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.8 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Manual

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


25 / 36 / 29

Range (city/hwy):

330 / 475 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

N/A

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.6 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.1 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

53.6 inches

Rear Head Room:

36.7 inches

Rear Leg Room:

32.1 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

51.4 inches

Cargo Space:

10.5 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

35.9 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

97.2 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.4 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.2 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

55.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35.6 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

53.9 inches

Cargo Space:

22.8 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

52.7 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

116.3 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2981 lbs

Width:

69.5 inches

Height:

61.8 inches

Length:

162.4 inches

Wheelbase:

99.6 inches

Ground Clearance:

7 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2963 lbs

Width:

70.8 inches

Height:

57.2 inches

Length:

167.5 inches

Wheelbase:

103.8 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.4 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P215/55R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

15.0 x 6.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

195/65R15

Exterior Colors

Black

Bordeaux Black / Super Black

Blue

Cosmic Blue

Gray

Gun Metallic

Red

Cayenne Red / Red Alert

Silver

Brilliant Silver

White

Pearl White

Yellow

Solar Yellow

Exterior Colors

Black

Black

Blue

Night Blue Metallic / Silk Blue Metallic

Gray

Platinum Gray Metallic / Tungsten Silver Metallic

Red

Tornado Red

Silver

Not available

White

Pure White

Yellow

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Beige

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Titan Black

Beige

Beige

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