2019 Nissan Rogue vs 2019 Subaru Forester

2019 Nissan Rogue

2019 Subaru Forester

Select style

AWD S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Rogue AWD S	25	32	$24,961	$26,370
Rogue AWD SL	25	32	$31,073	$32,840
Rogue AWD SL Hybrid	31	34	$31,215	$32,990
Rogue AWD SV	25	32	$26,303	$27,790
Rogue AWD SV Hybrid	31	34	$27,493	$29,050
Rogue FWD S	26	33	$23,686	$25,020
Rogue FWD SL	26	33	$29,798	$31,490
Rogue FWD SL Hybrid	33	35	$29,940	$31,640
Rogue FWD SV	26	33	$25,028	$26,440
Rogue FWD SV Hybrid	33	35	$26,218	$27,700

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2.5i

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Forester 2.5i	26	33	$22,915	$24,295
Forester 2.5i Limited	26	33	$28,787	$30,795
Forester 2.5i Premium	26	33	$25,110	$26,695
Forester 2.5i Sport	26	33	$27,040	$28,795
Forester 2.5i Touring	26	33	$31,991	$34,295

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$24,961

$22,915

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$26,370

$24,295

Monthly Payment Estimate

$440 / month

$405 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.5

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Nissan Rogue capitalizes on space and value among small family crossovers.

The 2019 Subaru Forester is a well thought-out crossover SUV with exceptional space, a great ride, and standard AWD without a fuel-economy penalty.

TCC Likes

Great standard safety tech
Comfortable ride
Better optional safety systems

Fantastic utility
Comfortable ride
Great safety tech

TCC Dislikes

Not very powerful
Engine drones on a little too much
Modest base trim

Sun Belters might want FWD
Manual and turbo gone
Sport trim about looks only

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

26 mpg

Highway

32 mpg

33 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

105.8

111.9

Front Hip Room (in)

54.1

Second Leg Room (in)

37.9

39.4

Front Head Room (in)

41.6

41.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

52.1

53.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.6

58.2

Second Head Room (in)

38.5

39.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

57.2

Front Leg Room (in)

43.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.8

61.8

Wheelbase (in)

106.5

105.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.4

71.5

Track Width, Front (in)

62.8

61.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.4

8.7

Length, Overall (in)

184.5

182.1

Height, Overall (in)

68.5

67.5

Liftover Height (in)

28.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

37.9

34.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

39.3

31.1

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

68.9

70.3

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

51.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

74.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

39.3

31.1

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

42.6

35.7

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

43.3

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.5

11.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.7

11.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.5

16.6

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.4

Tires

Front Tire Size

P225/65HR17

P225/60HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/65HR17

P225/60HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1102

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1102

1500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1102

1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

110

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

110

150

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3580

3449

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

175 @ 4400

176 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

170 @ 6000

182 @ 5800

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded H-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

6.39

3.70

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

5.60

3.69

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.63 - 2.63

3.60 - 0.75

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

Summary

Vehicle Name

Nissan Rogue

Subaru Forester

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.6

6.1

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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