Drivers who are interested in purchasing a new vehicle have no shortage of excellent models to choose from, including the 2021 Nissan Rogue and the 2021 Kia Sportage. Wondering what the differences are between the 2021 Nissan Rogue vs the 2021 Kia Sportage? To help drivers make an educated decision regarding which model is right for them, we’ve broken down the most notable differences between these two SUVs down below.
The 2021 Nissan Rogue can be found in S, SV, SL and Platinum trim levels, while the 2021 Kia Sportage is available in LX, S, EX and SX trim levels. While every 2021 Nissan Rogue is powered by a four-cylinder, 2.5-liter engine with 181 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque, the 2021 Kia Sportage comes equipped with a four-cylinder, 2.4-liter engine that can also output 181 horsepower but only produce 175 pound-feet of torque.
2021 Nissan Rogue |
VS |
2021 Kia Sportage |
181 hp | Standard Horsepower | 181 hp |
181 lb.-ft. | Standard Torque | 175 lb.-ft. |
2 | Standard USB Ports | 1 |
Standard | Blind-Spot Monitoring | Optional |
Eagle-eyed drivers will notice several discrepancies in technology feature availability between these two SUVs. The 2021 Nissan Rogue comes standard with two USB ports, while the 2021 Kia Sportage only comes standard with a single USB port.
Similarly, the 2021 Nissan Rogue comes standard with several more standard driver aids than the 2021 Kia Sportage. A notable example of this is blind-spot monitoring, which comes standard in the 2021 Nissan Rogue but is only available in select trim levels of the 2021 Kia Sportage.
Interior amenities and comfort features available for the 2021 Nissan Rogue include: A rearview camera, a tilt and telescopic steering wheel, front and rear cupholders, front and rear door pockets, interior air filtration, dual illuminating vanity mirrors and more.