Compare 2009 Ford Escape vs 2008 Nissan Rogue

2009 Ford Escape
2008 Nissan Rogue
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4WD 4-Door I4 Automatic Limited
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Escape 4WD 4-Door I4 Automatic Limited 19 25 $24,715 $26,670
Escape 4WD 4-Door I4 Automatic XLS 19 25 $21,969 $23,395
Escape 4WD 4-Door I4 Automatic XLT 19 25 $23,381 $25,205
Escape 4WD 4-Door I4 CVT Hybrid 29 27 $29,015 $31,395
Escape 4WD 4-Door I4 CVT Hybrid Limited 29 27 $31,135 $33,725
Escape 4WD 4-Door V6 Automatic Limited 17 24 $25,625 $27,670
Escape 4WD 4-Door V6 Automatic XLT 17 24 $24,300 $26,215
Escape FWD 4-Door I4 Automatic Limited 20 28 $23,123 $24,920
Escape FWD 4-Door I4 Automatic XLS 20 28 $20,358 $21,645
Escape FWD 4-Door I4 Automatic XLT 20 28 $21,789 $23,455
Escape FWD 4-Door I4 CVT Hybrid 34 31 $27,422 $29,645
Escape FWD 4-Door I4 CVT Hybrid Limited 34 31 $29,542 $31,975
Escape FWD 4-Door I4 Manual XLS 20 28 $19,245 $20,435
Escape FWD 4-Door V6 Automatic Limited 18 26 $24,033 $25,920
Escape FWD 4-Door V6 Automatic XLT 18 26 $22,708 $24,465
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AWD 4-Door S
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Rogue AWD 4-Door S 21 26 $19,782 $20,750
Rogue AWD 4-Door S w/CA Emissions 21 26 $19,782 $20,750
Rogue AWD 4-Door SL 21 26 $20,669 $22,170
Rogue AWD 4-Door SL w/CA Emissions 21 26 $20,669 $22,170
Rogue FWD 4-Door S 22 27 $18,526 $19,430
Rogue FWD 4-Door S w/CA Emissions 22 27 $18,526 $19,430
Rogue FWD 4-Door SL 22 27 $19,533 $20,970
Rogue FWD 4-Door SL w/CA Emissions 22 27 $19,533 $20,970
Pricing
Invoice Price
$24,715
$19,782
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$26,670
$20,750
Monthly Payment Estimate
$445 / month
$346 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.4
7.8
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid is a viable and sturdy contender in the family crossover arena. Gas mileage is excellent for a compact SUV, and optional mechanical all-wheel drive sets it apart from softer competitors. With the 2009 Nissan Rogue, the crossover market gets another right-sized entry that’s just a little tighter inside than the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4.
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Fuel Economy
City
19 mpg 21 mpg
Highway
25 mpg 26 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
4WD Sport Utility Vehicles AWD Sport Utility
Interior Dimensions
Second Shoulder Room (in)
55.9 53.6
Front Leg Room (in)
41.6 42.5
Passenger Volume (ft³)
99.5 97.5
Front Hip Room (in)
53.3 53.1
Second Leg Room (in)
35.6 35.3
Front Head Room (in)
40.4 40.4
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Second Hip Room (in)
49.1 51.2
Front Shoulder Room (in)
56.6 55.9
Second Head Room (in)
39.2 38.3
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in)
67.8 65.3
Liftover Height (in)
29.4 30.0
Track Width, Rear (in)
60.2 61.0
Wheelbase (in)
103.1 105.9
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
33.3 - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
71.1 70.9
Track Width, Front (in)
60.7 60.6
Min Ground Clearance (in)
8.4 8.3
Length, Overall (in)
174.7 182.9
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
43.2 - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
34.7 - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
29.2 28.9
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - 55.2
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
37.3 31.1
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
66.7 37.8
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
66.3 57.9
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
NA NA
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
40.7 NA
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
NA 11.7 x 0.6
Brake Type
Power Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
10.0 x 1.65 NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.9 x 0.4 11.8 x 1.0
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
NA Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
16.5 15.9
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD - 3.1
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
40.1 39.0
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17.5 17.0
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
36.7 37.4
Tires
Spare Tire Size
Compact T155/90D16
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P235/70R16 P215/70R16
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA
Front Tire Size
P235/70R16 P215/70R16
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
150 100
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1500 1000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4600 3426
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 x 7 16 x 6.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel
Spare Wheel Material
- TBD - Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 x 7 16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact 16 x - TBD -
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD - - TBD -
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
110 110
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
590 - TBD -
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
171 @ 4500 175 @ 4400
Engine Order Code
997 QR25DE
Displacement
2.5L/152 2.5L/152
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
171 @ 6000 170 @ 6000
Engine Type
Gas I4 Gas I4
Fuel System
SMPI SMPI
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
25 26
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
19 21
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
21 -
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.91 NA
Trans Type
6 1
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
1.0 NA
Drivetrain
4-Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 NA
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA Automatic
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.31 1.75
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.96 NA
Trans Order Code
NA NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.51 6.12
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.45 NA
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Continuously Variable
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
- TBD - NA
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.75 NA
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.58 NA
Summary
Vehicle Name
Ford Escape Nissan Rogue
Body Style
4 Door 4 Door
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - NA
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut Independent Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - 0.75
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - 0.91
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-link Multi-Link
Emissions
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
5 -

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