Juke vs its rivals

The Nissan Juke is the style-led bargain of the SUV class. Priced at £21,495 — a remarkable £8,965 below the £30,460 SUV average — it is the cheapest SUV in this comparison by a clear margin. Its 143 PS hybrid drivetrain sits below the 182 PS average, and 10.1 seconds to 62 mph is unhurried. But the economy story is superb: 57.6 mpg against a 44.3 mpg SUV average, the second-best figure of any SUV here, costing just £916 a year in fuel at 8,000 miles. Five-year true cost of £24,112 (£402 a month) is the lowest of any SUV. The Juke's pitch is irresistible on paper: the cheapest SUV to buy and the cheapest SUV to own. Few cars in any class make such a persuasive financial argument.

Juke vs the SUV segment average

Nissan JukeSegment average (8 cars)
Price from£21,495£30,958.13
Power143 PS177 PS
Fuel economy57.6 mpg50.7 mpg
Est. 5-year true cost£24,109—

Segment average is computed from 8 popular suv models on DrivePedia. True-cost figure is an estimate.

The Juke suits buyers who want maximum style per pound. The fashion-conscious driver gets the boldest-looking small SUV here at a price that undercuts the segment average by nearly £9,000. The city dweller benefits from compact size, easy parking and superb 57.6 mpg economy. The young family on a budget gets SUV practicality at supermini money. The trade-offs are space — it is smaller inside than a Qashqai — and pace, with 143 PS trailing the 182 PS average. Verdict: on pure value, the Juke is the standout SUV of this group. Nothing else here combines the lowest purchase price with the lowest five-year ownership cost. If it is big enough for your life, it is almost impossible to beat financially.

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Frequently asked questions

How does the Nissan Juke compare to rivals on price?
The Juke costs £21,495, which is £8,965 below the £30,460 SUV average — the cheapest SUV among these 20 cars by a distance. It undercuts the Renault Captur (£21,995) slightly and the Nissan Qashqai (£27,000) by £5,505. No other SUV here comes close on purchase price.
How does the Juke compare on running costs and economy?
Superbly. Its 57.6 mpg is the second-best of any SUV here and far above the 44.3 mpg average, with annual fuel costs of just £916 at 8,000 miles. Five-year true cost of £24,112 (£402 a month) is the lowest of any SUV in this comparison — cheaper to own than several hatchbacks.
Is the Nissan Juke good value?
Yes — it is arguably the best-value SUV here. Lowest purchase price in the class, lowest five-year ownership cost in the class, and the second-best SUV economy figure make an almost unanswerable financial case. The compromises are interior space and modest pace. If the Juke is large enough for your needs, its value is exceptional.