1. A comparison of two cars I would like to own: a 2011 Nissan Juke and a Honda CRV. Presented by: Josh Newborn Project 15 6/6/11

2. 2011 Honda CRV Vs. 2011 Nissan Juke

3. Let’s look at the 2011 Nissan Juke. I would like to purchase this vehicle because it has a unique design, and it also has the performance to back it up. The engine is turbocharged and it packs quite a punch for a small vehicle like itself. Although it is small it also has room inside of it as well.

4. Safety Features of the Nissan Juke. The safety rating of the Nissan Juke is 5 stars. It earned the highest scores possible to earn the top safety rating of five stars during the crash testing supervised by the federal government. Below are some of the important safety features that this car has: Antilock Brakes Stability Control Front Impact Airbags Side Impact Airbags Overhead Airbags Pretensioners Anti-whiplash Security System

5. Technology and Entertainment Features of the Juke. The Nissan Juke is a car equipped with lots of great technology and entertainment. Listed below are some of its features.  6 Upgraded speakers  Rockford Fosgate 8" subwoofer  XM® Satellite Radio  USB connection port for iPod® interface  Speed-sensitive volume control  Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls These features allow optimal entertainment while driving. The entertainment options guarantee that I will be satisfied during my drive because they will allow for the crisp, clear playback of music, and I can even bring my iPod along with me to enjoy my favorite music.

6. Specifications of the Juke. The Nissan Juke is available in both manual and automatic transmission and it has a 16-valve turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with a Horsepower of 188 at 5,600 rpm. The maximum cargo capacity is 86.7 cubic feet.

7. City vs. Highway Miles Per Gallon of the Juke. City MPG: 27 mpg Highway MPG: 32 mpg Average price per gallon of gas: $4.30 Average miles per week I drive: 287.5 mi Total weekly gas bill: $38.61

8. Now lets look at the Honda CRV. I am considering purchasing the 2011 Honda CRV because it gets good gas mileage, has comfortable seating, plenty of interior cubbies and a roomy trunk. It is a very practical car, giving many optional features while still maintaining a low price.

9. Safety features of the Honda CRV The safety rating of the Honda CRV is five stars on all frontal and side collisions while receiving four stars as their rollover score. Below are some of the important safety features this car has: Anti-Lock Brakes Daytime Running Lights 3-point Seat Belts Side Curtain Airbags Tire Pressure Monitoring System

10. Technology and Entertainment Features of the Honda CRV. The Honda CRV is a car equipped with lots of great technology and entertainment. Listed below are some of its features:  6-Disc CD changer  MP3 audio input  Up to 7 speakers  XM Radio These features are important to me because I love to listen to music while I drive, and with all of the audio capabilities that the CRV offers, any drive will be instantly fun-filled and enjoyable. I have the option to plug in my iPod, or listen to XM Satellite Radio if I want some variety to my music.

11. Specifications of the Honda CRV. The Honda CRV contains an automatic transmission, while coming with a 4-cylinder engine. It has 180 horsepower capability for its engine, with a cargo capacity of 100.9 cubic feet.

12. City vs. Highway Miles Per Gallon of the Honda CRV. City MPG: 21 MPG Highway MPG: 28 MPG Average price per gallon of gas: $4.30 Average miles per week I drive: 287.5 mi Total Weekly gas bill: $51.51

13. Final Costs Nissan Juke:Honda CRV: $19,570 $21,895