Ford Escape vs. Nissan Rogue Sport
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Escape and Nissan Rogue Sport 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 Ford Escape and the Nissan Rogue Sport.
In comparing the Ford Escape's and the Nissan Rogue Sport's specifications and ratings, the Ford Escape has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. The Nissan Rogue Sport has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Ford Escape's and the Nissan Rogue Sport's specifications and ratings, the Ford Escape is a better car than the Nissan Rogue Sport.
Pricing: A used 2022 Ford Escape ranges from $18,901 to $30,981 while a used 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport is priced between $18,589 to $28,953. For a new model, the Ford Escape's price is between $27,864 and $41,265, with the Nissan Rogue Sport priced between $23,450 and $35,074.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Escape loses 46.4 percent of its value and the Nissan Rogue Sport loses 36.7 percent of its value. This means the Nissan Rogue Sport retains 9.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford Escape.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Escape is 8.6 out of 10 while the Nissan Rogue Sport's quality rating is 7.5 out of 10. This results in the Ford Escape being ranked 13 out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs and the Nissan Rogue Sport being ranked 42 out of 67.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Escape is 8.2 out of 10. For the Nissan Rogue Sport the reliability rating is 5.7 out of 10. This gives the Ford Escape an advantage in reliability compared to the Nissan Rogue Sport.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Escape’s base engine makes 181 horsepower, and the Nissan Rogue Sport base engine makes 141 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford Escape, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Nissan Rogue Sport, a crossover/subcompact SUV, has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Ford Escape has higher safety ratings than the Nissan Rogue Sport, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.30 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$27,864 - $41,265
Starting MSRP:
$27,185
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
$26,293
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$22,445 - $29,995
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$23,450 - $35,074
Starting MSRP:
$24,960
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$23,820
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$19,000 - $34,200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$24,010
Price Range:
$18,901 - $30,981
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
$26,469
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$21,890 - $30,299
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2,894
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
27,228
# Good or Great Deals:
585
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$23,799
Price Range:
$18,589 - $28,953
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$23,520
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$19,546 - $27,056
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
604
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
28,809
# Good or Great Deals:
158
Ford Escape Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Nissan Rogue Sport Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
5.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
8.6 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Escape
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
8.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
7.9 - 11.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
14.2%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Rogue Sport
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
11
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
10
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
8.3 - 12
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
14.2%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
12.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
6.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.5 - 16.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.6 - 12.1
Ford Escape Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 19Ranking
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3 out of / 19Ranking
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4 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 19Ranking
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5 out of / 19Ranking
6 out of / 30Ranking
6 out of / 19Ranking
6 out of / 19Ranking
8 out of / 67Ranking
9 out of / 19Ranking
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10 out of / 67Ranking
11 out of / 67Ranking
11 out of / 19Ranking
13 out of / 67Ranking
17 out of / 59Ranking
17 out of / 19Ranking
19 out of / 67Ranking
19 out of / 19Ranking
21 out of / 67Ranking
28 out of / 67Ranking
30 out of / 67Ranking
35 out of / 67Ranking
38 out of / 67Ranking
46 out of / 67Ranking
54 out of / 67Nissan Rogue Sport Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 10Ranking
6 out of / 13Ranking
9 out of / 20Ranking
10 out of / 20Ranking
11 out of / 20Ranking
11 out of / 20Ranking
14 out of / 20Ranking
17 out of / 20Ranking
19 out of / 20Ranking
20 out of / 67Ranking
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42 out of / 67Ranking
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63 out of / 67Ranking
64 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Ford Escape Trim Levels
S, SE, SEL, Titanium
Nissan Rogue Sport Trim Levels
S, SL, SV
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 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):
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
181 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
190 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
141 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
147 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.043 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
3
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
28 / 34 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
414 / 503 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
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):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
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
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
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
Roadside assistance:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Cargo Space:
37.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
65.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
141.5 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3302 lbs
Width:
85.6 inches
Height:
66.1 inches
Length:
180.5 inches
Wheelbase:
106.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3316 lbs
Width:
72.3 inches
Height:
62.5 inches
Length:
172.8 inches
Wheelbase:
104.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 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:
215/60R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Agate Black
Blue
Atlas Blue
Gray
Carbonized Gray
Silver
Iced Blue Silver / Iconic Silver
White
Oxford White
Orange
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Magnetic Black Pearl
Blue
Caspian Blue Metallic
Gray
Gun Metallic
Silver
Brilliant Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White
Orange
Monarch Orange Metallic
Red
Scarlet Ember Tintcoat
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Earth Gray
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Not available
Black
Charcoal
