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Nissan Juke vs MINI Clubman

Stand out from the crowd, as we put the new flagship diesel Nissan Juke up against its MINI Clubman rival

Nissan Juke vs. MINI Clubman

Photos: Otis Clay January 2011

There's plenty of sparkle in the 
supermini sector, thanks to the 
dramatic new Nissan Juke. Just a few years ago, buyers who wanted to stand out from the crowd had limited options, but the crossover model is like nothing else on the road.

We’ve already tested the petrol version, and now it’s the diesel’s turn to dazzle. With quirky coupé looks and a raised ride height, the Juke aims to do to the supermini class what the company’s larger Qashqai has 
done to the compact hatchback segment.

Video: watch CarBuyer's video review of the Nissan Juke

 

The 1.5 dCi version adds punchy diesel 
performance and economy of nearly 50mpg 
to the practical five-door package. But the Nissan isn’t the only head-turning choice for the fashion-conscious. For £375 less than 
the price of the top-of-the-range Juke Tekna tested here, you could get behind the wheel of the latest MINI Cooper D Clubman. 

The British-built hatch promises to deliver even better economy than its rival, and can be customised using the brand’s huge array of optional extras. So it’s a battle to see which shines more brightly – but will it be the Juke or Clubman that glitters in this test? 

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4 Comments

Your test results are seriously biased to the BMW Mini!

All above is not quite correct or accurate!

You are comparing pricewise a fully equipped Nissan Juke with a basic no frills Mini Clubman! Basic no frills Clubman hardly exist at the dealers and would have to be specially ordered and built!

British built is also questionable as more and more Mini versions - Paceman for instance now - are being built by Magna in Graz because they have low cost labour and consequent prices attractive to BMW by using eastern European OEM parts such as glass and batteries etc also!

The Nissan Juke on the other hand IS British built in Sunderland and uses OEM parts sourced in the UK.

The parts and service prices for the Juke will certainly be more competive than those at a BMW dealers which is also worth thinking about!

By vandenplas4litre on 1 February, 2011, 11:18am

Of course the Clubman is British-built - at Cowley, Oxford, to be precise, using a body shell made in Swindon and an engine from Hams Hall, Birmingham.

The Magna-Steyr plant at Graz only makes the very different Countryman at the moment - due to lack of extra capacity at Oxford - with derivatives to follow. (The build quality at Graz is at least as high.)

By dlpruk on 1 February, 2011, 11:35am

Agree that this test comes over as very biased. Endless references to the Mini being British (German design and ownership), and not a single mention of the Juke being British designed and built.

By LarryH on 4 February, 2011, 12:27pm

"combined figure is over 25mpg better than the Nissan’s"

No it's 17mpg better.

Also no mention that the Clubman has been on sale for years and sold poorly.

By LarryH on 4 February, 2011, 12:43pm

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Verdict

Both of these cars have the looks to brighten up your life, but which one will lose its lustre first? Well, we’re convinced that the appeal of the MINI burns the brightest.

Although the Clubman isn’t as daring as the Juke, buyers can do plenty to personalise its styling, and it’s surprisingly practical, too. Delve deeper, and the Cooper D is fun to drive and incredibly efficient, while strong residual predictions and the great-value tlc servicing pack ensure it will be pain-free in the long term. 

That leaves the Nissan in second place – yet there’s still lots to admire about it. If eye-catching looks and generous kit are a priority, the Juke is perfect. Trouble is, it doesn’t have the efficiency and interior quality of the MINI. 

The biggest disappointment comes on the road, though, as the driving experience doesn’t live up to the promise of the car’s bold styling. 
 
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