2017 Nissan Rogue Sport vs. 2017 Subaru Forester
In comparing the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport's and the 2017 Subaru Forester's specifications and ratings, the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. The 2017 Subaru Forester has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport's and the 2017 Subaru Forester's specifications and ratings, the 2017 Subaru Forester is a better car than the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport.
2017 Nissan Rogue Sport vs. 2017 Subaru Forester Pricing
A used 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport ranges from $12,998 to $21,995 while a used 2017 Subaru Forester is priced between $13,999 to $24,999.
2017 Nissan Rogue Sport vs. 2017 Subaru Forester Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport loses 44.5 percent of its value and the 2017 Subaru Forester loses 38.4 percent of its value. This means the 2017 Subaru Forester retains 6.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport.
2017 Nissan Rogue Sport vs. 2017 Subaru Forester Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Nissan Rogue Sport is 7.4 out of 10 while the Subaru Forester's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Nissan Rogue Sport being ranked 35 out of 56 Best 5-seater SUVs and the Subaru Forester being ranked 4 out of 56. Out of 66 Best Crossover SUVs, the Nissan Rogue Sport is ranked 40 and the Subaru Forester is ranked 3.
2017 Nissan Rogue Sport vs. 2017 Subaru Forester Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Nissan Rogue Sport is 5.7 out of 10. For the Subaru Forester the reliability rating is 8.6 out of 10. This gives the Subaru Forester an advantage in reliability compared to the Nissan Rogue Sport.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport’s base engine makes 141 horsepower, and the 2017 Subaru Forester base engine makes 170 horsepower. The Rogue Sport is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 464 miles. The Forester is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 445 miles. This gives the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2017 Subaru Forester. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison
The 2017 Subaru Forester, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2017 Subaru Forester has higher safety ratings than the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.50 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
12998 - 21995
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.444698
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
13999 - 24999
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.383753
Nissan Rogue Sport Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.366667 / 10
Reliability:
5.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Subaru Forester Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.563112 / 10
Reliability:
8.589335 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Nissan Rogue Sport Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 8Ranking
9 out of / 20Ranking
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11 out of / 20Ranking
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17 out of / 56Ranking
17 out of / 27Ranking
17 out of / 20Ranking
19 out of / 66Ranking
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21 out of / 56Ranking
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53 out of / 56Ranking
63 out of / 66Subaru Forester Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 19Ranking
2 out of / 19Ranking
2 out of / 19Ranking
2 out of / 11Ranking
3 out of / 66Ranking
3 out of / 66Ranking
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3 out of / 27Ranking
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3 out of / 19Ranking
3 out of / 19Ranking
3 out of / 10Ranking
4 out of / 66Ranking
4 out of / 56Ranking
4 out of / 56Ranking
4 out of / 21Ranking
4 out of / 19Ranking
5 out of / 19Ranking
6 out of / 66Ranking
6 out of / 56Ranking
6 out of / 19Ranking
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11 out of / 56Ranking
12 out of / 66Ranking
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13 out of / 56Ranking
13 out of / 19Ranking
15 out of / 56Ranking
17 out of / 58Ranking
17 out of / 49Ranking
24 out of / 66Ranking
24 out of / 56Ranking
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38 out of / 56Ranking
46 out of / 66Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2017 Nissan Rogue Sport Trim Levels
S, SL, SV
2017 Subaru Forester Trim Levels
2.0XT Premium, 2.0XT Touring, 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Touring
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.50 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
141 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
147 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.044 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
170 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
174 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 32 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
363 / 464 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 28 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
350 / 445 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Cargo Space:
22.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
61.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
118.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
43 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
34.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
74.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
142.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3225 lbs
Width:
72.3 inches
Height:
62.5 inches
Length:
172.4 inches
Wheelbase:
104.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3322 lbs
Width:
80 inches
Height:
66.4 inches
Length:
181.5 inches
Wheelbase:
103.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
215/65R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P225/60R17