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2020 Nissan Rogue vs. 2020 Kia Sportage

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Nissan Rogue and 2020 Kia Sportage 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 2020 Nissan Rogue and the 2020 Kia Sportage.

In comparing the 2020 Nissan Rogue's and the 2020 Kia Sportage's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Nissan Rogue has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability and interior volume. The 2020 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. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Nissan Rogue's and the 2020 Kia Sportage's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Kia Sportage is a better car than the 2020 Nissan Rogue.

Pricing: A used 2020 Nissan Rogue ranges from $15,962 to $24,938 while a used 2020 Kia Sportage is priced between $15,607 to $24,234.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 Nissan Rogue loses 42.6 percent of its value and the 2020 Kia Sportage loses 42.2 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Kia Sportage retains 0.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 Nissan Rogue.

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

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Nissan Rogue is 8.0 out of 10. For the Kia Sportage the reliability rating is 7.6 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 2020 Nissan Rogue’s base engine makes 170 horsepower, and the 2020 Kia Sportage base engine makes 181 horsepower. The Rogue is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 479 miles. The Sportage is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 492 miles.This gives the 2020 Nissan Rogue the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2020 Kia Sportage the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/compact SUVs, the 2020 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 2020 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 2020 Kia Sportage has higher safety ratings than the 2020 Nissan Rogue, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.30 out of 5 Stars.

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2020 Nissan Rogue
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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$25,490

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

$24,855

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$22,995 - $26,645

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$23,990

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

$24,855

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$22,995 - $26,645

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$20,305

Price Range:

$15,962 - $24,938

Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)

$22,143

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$18,125 - $26,362

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

1,070

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

64,568

# Good or Great Deals:

418

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$19,640

Price Range:

$15,607 - $24,234

Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)

$22,143

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$18,125 - $26,362

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

713

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

56,032

# Good or Great Deals:

253

Nissan Rogue Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.1 / 10

Reliability:

8.0 / 10

Retained Value:

7.9 / 10

Safety:

8.6 / 10

Kia Sportage Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.2 / 10

Reliability:

7.6 / 10

Retained Value:

7.9 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Nissan Rogue

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

7.1

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)

6.8

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)

5.9 - 9.4

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

17%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Kia Sportage

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

6.2

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)

6.8

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)

5.9 - 9.4

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

8.7%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.7

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

3.5

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

1.2 - 21

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

3.8

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

3.5

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

1.2 - 21

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

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

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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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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Pros and Cons

  • Upscale cabin
  • Roomy interior
  • Impressive fuel economy

  • Lackluster acceleration
  • Noisy transmission
  • High starting price

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

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

2020 Nissan Rogue Trim Levels

S, SL, SV

2020 Kia Sportage Trim Levels

SX Turbo, EX, LX, S

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:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4.30 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

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

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

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

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):


23 / 30 / 26

Range (city/hwy):

377 / 492 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Alloy wheels:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Roadside assistance:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wifi:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Roadside assistance:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wifi:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

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

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

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3463 lbs

Width:

72.4 inches

Height:

66.3 inches

Length:

184.5 inches

Wheelbase:

106.5 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.8 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3305 lbs

Width:

73 inches

Height:

64.4 inches

Length:

176.4 inches

Wheelbase:

105.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.4 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

225/65R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

225/60R17

Exterior Colors

Black

Magnetic Black Pearl

Blue

Caspian Blue Metallic

Gray

Gun Metallic

Silver

Brilliant Silver Metallic

White

Glacier White

Beige

Not available

Red

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Black Cherry

Blue

Pacific Blue

Gray

Steel Gray

Silver

Sparkling Silver

White

Clear White

Beige

Burnished Copper

Red

Hyper Red

Interior Colors

Black

Charcoal

Gray

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Gray

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