Kia Sportage Hybrid vs. Nissan Rogue
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Kia Sportage Hybrid and 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 Kia Sportage Hybrid and the Nissan Rogue.
In comparing the Kia Sportage Hybrid's and the Nissan Rogue's specifications and ratings, the Kia Sportage Hybrid has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Nissan Rogue has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Kia Sportage Hybrid's and the Nissan Rogue's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Rogue is a better car than the Kia Sportage Hybrid.
Pricing: For a new model, the Kia Sportage Hybrid's price is between $32,360 and $42,542, with the Nissan Rogue priced between $30,905 and $43,370.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Kia Sportage Hybrid loses 49.8 percent of its value and the Nissan Rogue loses 48.6 percent of its value. This means the Nissan Rogue retains 1.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Kia Sportage Hybrid.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Kia Sportage Hybrid’s base engine makes 232 horsepower, and the Nissan Rogue base engine makes 201 horsepower.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Kia Sportage Hybrid has higher safety ratings than the Nissan Rogue, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.46 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$32,360 - $42,542
Starting MSRP:
$30,290
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$34,615
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$28,995 - $40,500
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$30,905 - $43,370
Starting MSRP:
$28,790
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
$29,401
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$24,635 - $34,995
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$38,729
Price Range:
$31,086 - $42,908
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$37,902
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$34,121 - $40,857
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
$33,932
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$31,731 - $35,755
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$15,216
Depreciation %:
50.2%
Resale Value $:
$15,074
Residual Value %:
49.8%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
38.8%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
35.1% - 53.7%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$14,164
Depreciation %:
49.2%
Resale Value $:
$14,626
Residual Value %:
50.8%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact SUVs)
45.2%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact SUVs)
32.9% - 51.6%
Kia Sportage Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Nissan Rogue Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
7.4 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Sportage Hybrid
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Rogue
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.3
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
11.3
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
9.6 - 15.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
12%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Kia Sportage Hybrid Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 15Ranking
2 out of / 14Ranking
3 out of / 34Ranking
3 out of / 32Ranking
3 out of / 28Ranking
3 out of / 15Ranking
3 out of / 15Ranking
4 out of / 39Ranking
4 out of / 32Ranking
6 out of / 15Ranking
7 out of / 15Ranking
7 out of / 15Ranking
9 out of / 39Ranking
9 out of / 15Ranking
11 out of / 32Ranking
12 out of / 15Ranking
14 out of / 39Ranking
14 out of / 32Ranking
15 out of / 39Ranking
15 out of / 39Ranking
17 out of / 32Ranking
21 out of / 39Ranking
21 out of / 32Ranking
23 out of / 39Ranking
23 out of / 32Ranking
23 out of / 32Ranking
27 out of / 39Ranking
29 out of / 39Ranking
29 out of / 39Nissan Rogue Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 19Ranking
2 out of / 66Ranking
3 out of / 19Ranking
5 out of / 19Ranking
5 out of / 12Ranking
6 out of / 20Ranking
6 out of / 19Ranking
6 out of / 18Ranking
7 out of / 18Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
8 out of / 20Ranking
8 out of / 19Ranking
8 out of / 19Ranking
10 out of / 19Ranking
11 out of / 54Ranking
11 out of / 19Ranking
13 out of / 66Ranking
13 out of / 19Ranking
14 out of / 19Ranking
15 out of / 19Ranking
18 out of / 54Ranking
19 out of / 66Ranking
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48 out of / 66Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Kia Sportage Hybrid Trim Levels
EX, LX, S, SX-Prestige, X-Line
Nissan Rogue Trim Levels
Platinum, Rock Creek, 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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.46 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
232 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
271 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
201 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
225 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
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
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
3
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
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Cargo Space:
39.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
73.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
31.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
74.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
137 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3598 lbs
Width:
73.4 inches
Height:
65.4 inches
Length:
184.4 inches
Wheelbase:
108.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3477 lbs
Width:
72.4 inches
Height:
66.5 inches
Length:
183 inches
Wheelbase:
106.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/65R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Fusion Black
Gray
Gravity Gray / Steel Gray
White
Snow White Pearl
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Super Black
Gray
Gun Metallic
White
Glacier White
Red
Scarlet Ember Tintcoat
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
