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2018 Kia Sportage vs. 2018 Nissan Rogue

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Kia Sportage and 2018 Nissan Rogue contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2018 Kia Sportage and the 2018 Nissan Rogue.

When we compare the 2018 Kia Sportage's and the 2018 Nissan Rogue's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Kia Sportage has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The 2018 Nissan Rogue has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the 2018 Kia Sportage's and the 2018 Nissan Rogue's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Kia Sportage is a better car than the 2018 Nissan Rogue.

Pricing: A used 2018 Kia Sportage ranges from $11,498 to $20,732 while a used 2018 Nissan Rogue is priced between $12,362 to $21,994.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2018 Kia Sportage loses 42.2 percent of its value and the 2018 Nissan Rogue loses 42.6 percent of its value. This means the 2018 Kia Sportage retains 0.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2018 Nissan Rogue.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Kia Sportage is 8.2 out of 10 while the Nissan Rogue's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Kia Sportage being ranked 9 out of 19 Best Small SUVs and the Nissan Rogue being ranked 11 out of 19. Out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs, the Kia Sportage is ranked 27 and the Nissan Rogue is ranked 29.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Kia Sportage is 7.6 out of 10. For the Nissan Rogue the reliability rating is 8.0 out of 10. This gives the Nissan Rogue a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Kia Sportage.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2018 Kia Sportage’s base engine makes 181 horsepower, and the 2018 Nissan Rogue base engine makes 170 horsepower. The Sportage is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 476 miles. The Rogue is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 479 miles. This gives the 2018 Nissan Rogue the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2018 Kia Sportage. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/compact SUVs, the 2018 Nissan Rogue has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The 2018 Kia Sportage has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, rear head room and rear leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2018 Kia Sportage has higher safety ratings than the 2018 Nissan Rogue, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.30 out of 5 Stars.

Overview

Compact crossovers are more popular than ever, and the Kia Sportage and Nissan Rogue stand out as likeable choices in this increasingly crowded category. Under the hood, the Sportage offers multiple engines that include a hybrid and plug-in hybrid option, where the freshly-redesigned Rogue features a four-cylinder on par with Kia’s base engine. Front-wheel drive is standard on both models, with all wheel drive available as an option. Inside, the Sportage’s passenger cabin is notable for its extensive list of desirable standard features including an 8.0-inch infotainment touch-screen with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smartphone integration. The Rogue’s noticeably quiet cabin is home to comfortable “zero-gravity” front seats, and both offer some of the largest cargo areas in the category. In short, both the Kia Sportage and Nissan Rogue are competent and comfortable compact crossovers, though Kia does have an advantage with the Sportage’s appealing 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$23,600

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

$24,370

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$22,550 - $27,895

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$24,800

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

$24,370

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$22,550 - $27,895

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$16,171

Price Range:

$11,498 - $20,732

Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)

$18,697

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$15,309 - $27,261

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

307

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

89,633

# Good or Great Deals:

135

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$17,200

Price Range:

$12,362 - $21,994

Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)

$18,697

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$15,309 - $27,261

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

988

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

84,316

# Good or Great Deals:

408

Kia Sportage Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.2 / 10

Reliability:

7.6 / 10

Retained Value:

7.9 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10

Nissan Rogue Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.1 / 10

Reliability:

8.0 / 10

Retained Value:

7.9 / 10

Safety:

8.6 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Kia Sportage

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

4.2

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)

4.8

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)

3.8 - 7.4

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

8.7%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Nissan Rogue

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

5.1

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)

4.8

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)

3.8 - 7.4

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

17%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

4.2

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

4.2

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

1.9 - 13

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.7

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

4.2

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

1.9 - 13

Kia Sportage Rankings

Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

1 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs for Teens

1 / 7

Best Small SUVs for Teens

1 / 6

Most Affordable Small SUVs

4 / 19

Best Off-road Small SUVs

5 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

6 / 19

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

7 / 67

Best Small SUVs for Towing

7 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs Under $30k

8 / 20

Best Family Small SUVs

8 / 19

Best Small SUVs Under $30k

8 / 14

Best Small SUVs

9 / 19

Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

10 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

10 / 19

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

10 / 19

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

11 / 67

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

11 / 19

Most Reliable Small SUVs

11 / 19

Best Small SUVs for the Money

11 / 13

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

13 / 30

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

14 / 59

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

14 / 19

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

17 / 67

Best Family Crossover SUVs

18 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs

27 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

27 / 67

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

31 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

33 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

35 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

36 / 67

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

43 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

44 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

46 / 67

Nissan Rogue Rankings

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

1 / 67

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

1 / 39

Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

1 / 19

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

2 / 21

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

3 / 19

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $30k

3 / 4

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

4 / 34

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

4 / 19

Best Small SUVs for the Money

5 / 13

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

7 / 30

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

7 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

8 / 19

Most Reliable Small SUVs

9 / 19

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

10 / 39

Best Crossover SUVs Under $30k

10 / 20

Best Small SUVs Under $30k

10 / 14

Best Small SUVs

11 / 19

Best Off-road Small SUVs

11 / 19

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

12 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

13 / 67

Most Affordable Small SUVs

14 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

14 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Towing

16 / 19

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

17 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

19 / 39

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

19 / 39

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

20 / 39

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

21 / 39

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

24 / 39

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

26 / 59

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

27 / 67

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

27 / 39

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

28 / 67

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

28 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs

29 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

30 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

31 / 39

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

33 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

36 / 39

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

37 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

38 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

39 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

46 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

48 / 67

Summary Review

The Kia Sportage is a compact sport utility vehicle and a mainstay of Kia’s model line, going through several generations prior to the current Sportage, which debuted in 2017. The Sportage is known for its sharp looks, feature-packed interior, and low cost of entry, with new models costing an average of $28,105 and 3-year-old models averaging $20,380.

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Summary Review

The Nissan Rogue is a five-passenger SUV with a roomy cabin and excellent cargo capacity. The current Rogue was redesigned for the 2021 model year, with new models costing an average of $31,623 and 3-year-old models averaging $21,320.

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Pros and Cons

  • Smooth ride quality with a quiet interior
  • Spacious seating front and rear
  • Smart instrumentation and control layout

  • Smaller cargo capacity than many rivals
  • Acceleration can be sluggish
  • Fuel economy adequate at best

Pros and Cons

  • Upscale cabin
  • Roomy interior
  • Impressive fuel economy

  • Lackluster acceleration
  • Noisy transmission
  • High starting price

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

2018 Kia Sportage Trim Levels

SX Turbo, EX, LX

2018 Nissan Rogue Trim Levels

S, SL, SV

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 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):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4.30 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

181 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

175 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.055 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

170 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

175 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.049 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.4 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


22 / 29 / 25

Range (city/hwy):

361 / 476 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 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):


26 / 33 / 29

Range (city/hwy):

377 / 479 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Android Auto:

Available

Apple CarPlay:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Internet Radio:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Roadside assistance:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Available

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Roadside assistance:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Pedestrian Detection:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.5 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.1 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38.2 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.1 inches

Cargo Space:

30.7 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

60.1 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

129.3 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

41.6 inches

Front Leg Room:

43 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.6 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.5 inches

Rear Leg Room:

37.9 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.9 inches

Cargo Space:

39.3 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

70 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

134.0 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3305 lbs

Width:

73 inches

Height:

65.2 inches

Length:

176.4 inches

Wheelbase:

105.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.4 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3454 lbs

Width:

72.4 inches

Height:

66.3 inches

Length:

184.5 inches

Wheelbase:

106.5 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.8 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

225/60R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

225/65R17

Exterior Colors

Beige

Burnished Copper

Black

Black Cherry

Blue

Pacific Blue

Red

Hyper Red

Silver

Mineral Silver / Sparkling Silver

White

Clear White

Gray

Not available

Exterior Colors

Beige

Not available

Black

Magnetic Black

Blue

Caspian Blue

Red

Not available

Silver

Brilliant Silver

White

Glacier White

Gray

Gun Metallic

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Gray

Interior Colors

Black

Charcoal

Gray

Not available

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