In the automotive jungle, the Nissan Juke stands as a peculiar beast. With its audacious design and the stance of a primordial creature ready to pounce, it's impossible to ignore. However, we're not here to talk about its looks; today, we delve into the vertical dimensions of this automotive oddity. Specifically, the height of the Juke, and how it sizes up in the grand tapestry of cars. Buckle up; it's going to be an elevating ride through the generations of Juke and how it compares with both its Nissan siblings and external rivals in the crossover-SUV savannah.
Nissan Juke - How has the height changed over the generations?
The Nissan Juke, since its inception, has seen a fascinating evolution in height. Initially launched as the F15 generation in 2010, it stood proud at 1570 mm tall, almost as if it was on tippy-toes, peeking over the fence at its rivals. Then, in a move that bewildered some, the 1. Facelift in 2014 decided to slouch slightly, dropping to 1565 mm, shedding a mere 5 mm - because in the automotive world, every millimeter counts. Fast forward to 2019, and the Juke underwent a growth spurt with the F16 generation, towering now at 1595 mm, clearly having drunk its milk and asserting a higher stance in the crossover market.
Nissan Juke generations
(Height)
Nissan Juke generationsGeneration year | Height |
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Juke, Model year 2010 (F15) | 1570 mm |
Juke, Model year 2014 (F15 (1. Facelift)) | 1565 mm |
Juke, Model year 2019 (Juke F16) | 1595 mm |
Juke, Model year 2024 (Juke F16 (1. Facelift)) | 1593 mm |
The difference in height between first generation (F15) from 2010 and last generation (Juke F16 (1. Facelift)) from 2024 is 2.3cm mm.
The height of the current generation of Juke is 1593 mm.
The height compared to other Nissan models
When we throw the Juke into the pit with its Nissan relatives, it stands out—not as the towering giant, but as the feisty middle child. It eclipses the Nissan Micra's modest 1455 mm and the Leaf's 1530 mm stature. However, when put side by side with the more rugged members of the family - the Qashqai (1625 mm), Ariya (1650 mm), and the X-Trail at a towering 1720 mm - the Juke is somewhat overshadowed. Yet, it wears its height with a badge of unique identity, not quite blending into the more conventional SUV territory and steering clear of the more compact city dwellers.
Nissan Juke vs other current cars by Nissan
(Height)
Height: Juke vs. other models by NissanVariant name | Height |
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Juke | 1593 mm |
Qashqai | 1625 mm |
Ariya | 1650 mm |
X-Trail | 1720 mm |
Townstar EV {VAN} | 1822 mm |
Townstar {VAN} | 1822 mm |
Townstar EV Kombi | 1838 mm |
Townstar Kombi | 1838 mm |
Primastar Kombi | 1935 mm |
Primastar {VAN} | 1971 mm |
Primastar Seaside by Dethelffs | 2040 mm |
Interstar {VAN} | 2498 mm |
How does the height of the Nissan Juke compare to it's nearest competitors?
Venturing into the battleground against its external rivals, the Juke's stature of 1595 mm falls into an interesting spectrum. It gazes down upon the Alfa Romeo 156 (1415 mm) and the CUPRA Formentor (1511 mm) with a noticeable height advantage. On the flip side, it scales slightly lower than the Opel Grandland X and Toyota Corolla Cross, both at 1609 mm and 1620 mm respectively, showing that in the crossover segment, it's a tightly contested race to the sky. Yet, it’s in this tight squeeze of millimeters that the Juke’s height finds its sweet spot, balancing between the realms of compact agility and the imposing presence of an SUV.
Nissan Juke vs. similar cars
(Height)
Height: Nissan Juke vs. similar carsCar model | Height |
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Nissan X-Trail 2001 | 1750 mm |
Chevrolet Captiva 2006 | 1720 mm |
SsangYong Torres 2023 | 1710 mm |
Opel Antara 2006 | 1704 mm |
VW Tiguan 2007 | 1686 mm |
KGM Actyon 2025 | 1670 mm |
Hyundai ix35 2010 | 1670 mm |
Mitsubishi Outlander 2003 | 1670 mm |
Mazda CX-5 2012 | 1670 mm |
MG ZS 2021 | 1653 mm |
Volvo XC40 2022 | 1652 mm |
Peugeot 3008 2009 | 1639 mm |
Citroen C4 Aircross 2012 | 1625 mm |
Renault Kadjar 2015 | 1598 mm |
Fiat 500X 2018 | 1595 mm |
Nissan Juke 2024 | 1593 mm |
VW T-Roc 2022 | 1584 mm |
Suzuki S-Cross 2022 | 1580 mm |
Mitsubishi ASX 2024 | 1575 mm |
VW T-Cross 2024 | 1573 mm |
Subaru XV 2012 | 1570 mm |
Toyota C-HR 2019 | 1565 mm |
Skoda Kamiq 2024 | 1562 mm |
MINI Countryman 2010 | 1561 mm |
Mazda CX-30 2019 | 1540 mm |
SEAT Arona 2021 | 1537 mm |
Jeep Avenger 2023 | 1536 mm |
VW Taigo 2021 | 1518 mm |
MINI Paceman 2014 | 1518 mm |
Hyundai Bayon 2024 | 1500 mm |
KIA XCeed 2022 | 1483 mm |
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