Nissan JUKE vs. Volkswagen Tiguan
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Nissan JUKE and Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Tiguan.
When we compare the Nissan JUKE's and the Volkswagen Tiguan'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 fuel efficiency. The Volkswagen Tiguan has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Nissan JUKE's and the Volkswagen Tiguan's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2017 Nissan JUKE ranges from $6,994 to $16,994 while a used 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan is priced between $7,934 to $17,440.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Nissan JUKE’s base engine makes 188 horsepower, and the Volkswagen Tiguan base engine makes 200 horsepower. The JUKE is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 422 miles. The Tiguan is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 406 miles. This gives the Nissan JUKE the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Volkswagen Tiguan. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Tiguan has an average safety rating of 4.45 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
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:
21995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
23728
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
21995 - 25645
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:
12358
Price Range:
7934 - 17440
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
14378
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
11916 - 18803
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
325
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
94758
# Good or Great Deals:
149
Nissan JUKE Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Volkswagen Tiguan Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
7.4 / 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 Tiguan
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
3.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
1.6 - 7.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.02
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:
3.7189729694032745
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 12.7
Nissan JUKE Rankings
Not yet available
Volkswagen Tiguan Rankings
Ranking
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10 out of / 33Ranking
10 out of / 19Ranking
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14 out of / 19Ranking
15 out of / 66Ranking
15 out of / 33Ranking
15 out of / 18Ranking
16 out of / 66Ranking
16 out of / 54Ranking
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19 out of / 33Ranking
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25 out of / 66Ranking
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28 out of / 54Ranking
28 out of / 33Ranking
30 out of / 66Ranking
30 out of / 33Ranking
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64 out of / 66Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Nissan JUKE Trim Levels
NISMO, NISMO RS, S, SL, SV
Volkswagen Tiguan Trim Levels
2.0T Limited S, 2.0T Limited S 4Motion, 2.0T S, 2.0T S 4Motion, 2.0T SEL, 2.0T SEL 4Motion, 2.0T Sport, 2.0T Sport 4Motion, 2.0T Wolfsburg Edition, 2.0T Wolfsburg Edition 4Motion
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):
4.45 out of 5 Stars
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:
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:
200 hp @ 5100 rpm
Torque:
207 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 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:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 24 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
338 / 406 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium 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:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
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:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
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:
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
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:
39.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55 inches
Cargo Space:
23.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
56.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
119.2 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:
3448 lbs
Width:
71.2 inches
Height:
67.1 inches
Length:
174.5 inches
Wheelbase:
102.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.9 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:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
215/65R16
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
Deep Black Pearl
Blue
Pacific Blue Metallic
Gray
Pepper Grey Metallic
Red
Not available
Silver
Reflex Silver Metallic
White
Pure White
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal Black
