Kia Sportage vs. Nissan Rogue

Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews

Kia Sportage

$462
Average Annual
Repair Cost

Nissan Rogue

$467
Average Annual
Repair Cost

Overall Reliability Rating

4
Excellent
The Kia Sportage Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 6th out of 26 for compact SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $462 which means it has excellent ownership costs. The severity and frequency of repairs are lower than other vehicles, so the Sportage is one of the more reliable vehicles on the road.
4
Above Average
The Nissan Rogue Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 13th out of 26 for compact SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $467 which means it has excellent ownership costs. The frequency and severity of repairs are both fairly average when compared with all other vehicles.
Cost
Average annual repairs total
$462
inexpensive
expensive
$467
inexpensive
expensive
Frequency
Average annual repair shop visits
0.19
not often
very often
0.33
not often
very often
Severity
Percentage of annual repairs that are urgent
11%
not urgent
urgent
12%
not urgent
urgent

Overall Car Ratings & Details

5 (3)
4 (21)
3 (9)
2 (7)
1
(0)
“WE PURCHASED OUR KIA NEW AND HAVE LOVED IT EVER SINCE. IT RIDES GREAT,ENGINE VERY QUIET, GAS MILAGE REASONABLE. IT'S A GREAT CAR AND SOME OF MY FAMILY MEMBERS ARE PURCHASING ONE.”
“WE PURCHASED OUR KIA NEW AND HAVE LOVED IT EVER SINCE. IT RIDES GREAT,ENGINE VERY QUIET, GAS...”
5
(0)
4 (4)
3 (3)
2 (2)
1
(0)
The Nissan Rogue ranks highest in value and ranks lowest in fuel economy.
“nice, quiet ride, pretty design, inside particularly!”
“nice, quiet ride, pretty design, inside particularly!”

Vehicle Comparison Rundown

The Kia Sportage and the Nissan Rogue are both compact two-row SUVs. Both the Sportage and the Rogue come with front-wheel drive or optional all-wheel drive.

There are some notable differences between the Kia Sportage and the Nissan Rogue in terms of engine power. The Sportage’s standard engine has 181 horsepower, with an optional 240-horsepower engine available. The Nissan Rogue has a standard engine with 170 horsepower, plus an optional hybrid version. The Kia Sportage offers more power across the board.

A cargo space comparison tilts things in favor of the Nissan Rogue, which gives you 70 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. The Kia Sportage comes up short here, with 60.1 cubic feet when the back seat is folded down. If you need lots of space, the Rogue has the advantage.

Choosing between the Kia Sportage and the Nissan Rogue is a matter of what you need most in your compact SUV. If you like lots of power, and a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty sounds appealing, the Kia Sportage should satisfy you. If more cargo space and the possibility of a hybrid version appeal to you, then go with the Nissan Rogue.