Two Hatchbacks with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the powertrain, starting price, horsepower, fuel economy, and height. First of all, the 2016 Nissan Juke has a more powerful engine and gets 7 mpg less than the 2015 Volkswagen Golf Diesel. Also, there is a $2,095 difference in the base MSRP. The 2015 Golf Diesel has a higher starting price than the 2016 Juke. In addition, the Juke has a slightly taller body than the Golf Diesel. Among similarities are the body structure, ground shadow size, and maximum occupancy.