2019 Nissan Rogue Sport vs 2019 Kia Sportage

Blue 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport and red 2019 Kia Sportage

Adventure-ready drivers looking for their perfect road trip partner need to look no further than the 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport from Glendale Nissan. Available in three trim levels – S, SV, and SL – with six different exterior color options - Magnetic Black Pearl, Brilliant Silver Metallic, Gun Metallic, Scarlet Ember Tintcoat, Glacier White, and Caspian Blue Metallic – drivers can put their personality and style into their new 2019 Rogue Sport.

We often get questions about how our vehicles perform against other vehicles on the market and one competitor we often are asked about is the Kia Sportage. That’s why we’ve put together this 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport vs 2019 Kia Sportage comparison to show you just how well the Rogue Sport competes against this SUV. Keep reading to see what sets the Rogue Sport apart from the competition or click the link below to view our lineup of in-stock Nissan Rogue Sport models.

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2019 Nissan Rogue Sport vs 2019 Kia Sportage
2.0-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder Base Engine 2.4-liter DOHC 16-valve I-4 engine
XTRONIC CVT® with Manual Shift Mode Transmission Electronically controlled 6-speed Automatic Overdrive with Sportmatic®
25 city mpg/32 highway mpg EPA-Estimated Fuel Economy 23 city mpg/30 highway mpg
Standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ Available

What are the differences between the 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport and the 2019 Kia Sportage?

When it comes to shopping for a new vehicle your budget can play a major role. The 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport wears an affordable and budget-friendly price tag of just $22,340, making this the perfect vehicle for anyone looking for an SUV. The competing 2019 Kia Sportage wears a higher starting price tag of $23,750 for its base model.

Under the hood of the 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport is a 2.0-liter DOHC engine paired to a XTRONIC CVT® with Manual Shift Mode. This combination produces 141 horsepower and 147 pound-feet of torque on the road, adding excitement to every drive. The competing 2019 Kia Sportage is powered by a 2.4-liter DOHC 16-valve I-4 engine paired to an electronically controlled 6-speed Automatic Overdrive transmission with Sportmatic®.

The 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport comes equipped with the latest convenience and entertainment features including a standard 7-inch touch-screen display, Bluetooth®, Apple CarPlay®, and Android Auto™. Drivers looking at the Kia Sportage will have to opt for a higher trim level to compete with the features found in the Rogue Sport, as the base Sportage features a smaller 5-inch touch-screen and requires an upgrade for Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™.

Drivers can opt to include the available Advanced Drive-Assist® Display in their 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport which provides them with a number of informational displays including Pro Pilot Assist, Rear Door Alert System, Turn-by-Turn Directions, Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant, Bluetooth® Audio Track Display, AWD Torque Distribution, Chassis Control, and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System.

 

Steering wheel and dashboard in 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport
Blue 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport
White 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport
Interior view of 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport