The 2024 Kia Sportage and 2024 Nissan Rogue are some of our favorite compact SUVs. Both are relatively new to the automotive scene, but have managed to turn heads in the past few years, due to their sporty looks, power and comfort. But which is the right one for you? Let’s take a look.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- The Kia Sportage and Nissan Rogue have seen only minor changes in 2024.
- The Sportage has double the trim options to the Rogue at lower prices.
- The Rogue has half the towing capacity of the Sportage.
What’s New in 2024?
The changes to the Rogue and the Sportage have been minor in ‘24. The Rogue has seen a bit of refresh to its fascias and there is now a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system available with Google interface.
The Sportage’s major redesign took place last year, so things are a bit quiet this year in terms of changes. However, it is larger than last year’s model. Hybrid and plug-in-hybrid powertrains have been added as options.
Trim and Price Breakdown
The Sportage and Rogue are reasonably priced SUVs, but the Sportage offers more trim and price. Let’s compare startings MSRPs:
- Kia Sportage LX: $27,190
- Kia Sportage EX: $29,190
- Kia Sportage X-Line AWD: $31,990
- Kia Sportage SX: 32,690
- Kia Sportage SX Prestige: $34,690
- Kia Sportage X-Pro: $36,190
- Kia Sportage X-Pro Prestige: $37,990
As you can see, the Sportage has double the trim levels of the Rogue and offers more options as slightly better competitive pricing.
- Nissan Rogue S: $28,850
- Nissan Rogue SV: $30,540
- Nissan Rogue SL: $35,700
- Nissan Rogue Platinum: $39,130
Power and Performance
The Sportage delivers a respectable 181-horsepower, thanks to its standard 2.4-Liter I4 engine. The Rogue’s 2.5-Liter four-cylinder engine delivers slightly less power at 170-horsepower, and while it receives better gas mileage, it only has a 14.5-gallon tank to the Sportage’s 16.4-gallon fuel tank.
Towing capability is also greater in the Sportage. It can haul up to 2,000 pounds to the Rogue’s 1,102 pounds. That means it can easily handle a small family camper or dual jet ski trailers. The Sportage really is the best of both worlds—it’s a peppy daily driver when getting to and from work and you can easily have a weekend adventure with its available AWD option.
Exterior and Interior Styling
Style is entirely subjective and depending upon what you’re looking for, the Sportage and Rogue have an aesthetic appeal but cater to different tastes. The Sportage exudes bold athleticism with its smooth lines and assertive grille that can’t help but turn heads. The Rogue is more refined and sculpted, but nonetheless boasts its own sleek profile.
The interiors of the Sportage are both spacious and modern but the Sportage is a little more luxurious and comfortable in its use of materials and intuitive tech. Its cargo space offers versatility when hauling whatever you need for work or a weekend adventure.
Which SUV Will You Choose?
While both the 2024 Kia Sportage and the 2024 Nissan Rogue are popular and valued offering among consumers, it is the Sportage that offers more options in terms of trims, pricing and hauling capacity. If you’re still not sure that the Sportage has what you need, contact a sales associate at Alan Jay Kia and experience it for yourself!