2021 Nissan Rogue vs 2021 Subaru Forester

2021 Nissan Rogue

#6 in Mid-Size SUVs

2021 Subaru Forester

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AWD Platinum

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Rogue AWD Platinum	25	32	$35,221	$37,230
Rogue AWD S	26	33	$25,981	$27,450
Rogue AWD SL	25	32	$31,980	$33,800
Rogue AWD SV	25	32	$27,578	$29,140
Rogue FWD Platinum	26	34	$33,898	$35,830
Rogue FWD S	27	35	$24,658	$26,050
Rogue FWD SL	26	34	$30,658	$32,400
Rogue FWD SV	26	34	$26,255	$27,740

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CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Forester CVT	26	33	$23,375	$24,795
Forester Limited CVT	26	33	$29,337	$31,395
Forester Premium CVT	26	33	$26,120	$27,795
Forester Sport CVT	26	33	$27,591	$29,395
Forester Touring CVT	26	33	$32,541	$34,895

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$35,221

$23,375

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$37,230

$24,795

Monthly Payment Estimate

$621 / month

$413 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.7

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Nissan Rogue nudges its way upstream with a more refined ride and more standard features but the powertrain doesn’t take any steps forward.

A recent Best Car To Buy winner, the 2021 Subaru Forester notches big wins in utility and safety as one of our most recommended crossover SUVs.

TCC Likes

Clever storage areas
Platinum trim
More potent powertrain

Remarkable value
Remarkable efficiency
Remarkable space

TCC Dislikes

Only one engine
Some flimsy switchgear
No hybrid...yet

Not especially powerful
Looks haven’t changed much
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)

100.4

111.9

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

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)

38.5

39.4

Front Head Room (in)

39.2

41.2

Second Hip Room (in)

53.4

53.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

58.2

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

183

182.1

Height, Overall (in)

66.5

67.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.6

61.8

Wheelbase (in)

106.5

105.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.4

71.5

Track Width, Front (in)

62.4

61.6

Liftover Height (in)

28.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

34.2

34.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

36.3

31.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

72.9

74.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

36.3

31.1

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

43.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

70.3

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

51.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

35.7

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

P225/55VR19

P225/60HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/55VR19

P225/60HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1350

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1350

1500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1350

1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

135

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

135

150

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3633

3449

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7

17 X 7

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

181 @ 3600

176 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

181 @ 6000

182 @ 5800

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded H-4

Fuel System

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)

5.60

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 - 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

6.3

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

2021 Nissan Rogue

Redesigned 2021 Rogue features more power
Lease: From $219 per month for 36 months
Rebates: No special offers, which is unusual
Finance: From 0% APR for 48 months

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2021 Subaru Forester

2021 Forester selection holding up; 2022s coming soon
Lease: From $229/mo
Rebates: No factory rebate; dealer discounting possible
Finance: From 0.9% APR

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