2020 Nissan Rogue vs 2020 Subaru Forester

2020 Nissan Rogue

2020 Subaru Forester

Select style

AWD S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Rogue AWD S	25	32	$25,405	$26,840
Rogue AWD SL	25	32	$31,404	$33,190
Rogue AWD SV	25	32	$26,709	$28,220
Rogue FWD S	26	33	$24,130	$25,490
Rogue FWD SL	26	33	$30,128	$31,840
Rogue FWD SV	26	33	$25,433	$26,870

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CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Forester CVT	26	33	$23,099	$24,495
Forester Limited CVT	26	33	$29,062	$31,095
Forester Premium CVT	26	33	$25,753	$27,395
Forester Sport CVT	26	33	$27,224	$28,995
Forester Touring CVT	26	33	$32,266	$34,595

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$25,405

$23,099

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$26,840

$24,495

Monthly Payment Estimate

$447 / month

$408 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.3

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Nissan Rogue is a bread-and-butter crossover that does it all for a low price.

The 2020 Subaru Forester is an incredible value among compact crossovers and a former Best Car To Buy winner.

TCC Likes

Affordably priced
Spacious interior
Standard 7.0-inch touchscreen

Remarkable capability
Remarkable value
Remarkable space

TCC Dislikes

Pokey engine
Top trims don’t impress
Relatively bland styling

Looks haven’t changed much
Not especially powerful
It’s not free...

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

Second Head Room (in)

38.5

39.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

57.2

Front Leg Room (in)

43.3

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

54.1

Second Leg Room (in)

37.9

39.4

Front Head Room (in)

41.6

41.2

Second Hip Room (in)

52.1

53.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.6

58.2

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.4

8.7

Length, Overall (in)

184.5

182.1

Height, Overall (in)

68.5

67.5

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

Liftover Height (in)

28.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

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 (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 Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

43.3

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

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

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

Rear Tire Size

P225/65HR17

P225/60HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/65HR17

P225/60HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare 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)

3590

3449

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear 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

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

6.39

3.70

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Reverse Ratio (:1)

5.60

3.69

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.60 - 0.75

Summary

Vehicle Name

Nissan Rogue

Subaru Forester

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

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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