
The Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage are nearly identical beneath the skin, so pick the style and features that suit you best—you can’t go wrong with either.
The Subaru Crosstrek is another great choice that finally has more power this year, and it offers great fuel economy even with standard all-wheel drive.
The stylish Chevy Trailblazer revives an old name with new looks, and don’t leave the zippy—if cramped—Mazda CX-30 off your shopping list.
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Quick Specs | |||||
The 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport does little to stand out in a crowded field of crossover SUVs. |
The 2021 Chevy Trailblazer is a stylish but underpowered subcompact crossover. |
The 2021 Hyundai Tucson soldiers into a sixth model year with excellent safety and value. |
The 2021 Kia Sportage hits with value and looks even if its performance and fuel economy slightly miss. |
The 2021 Mazda CX-30 is great-looking, spacious, and more polished and fun-to-drive than other compact competitors, but it’s a step behind in value and features. |
The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek flexes a more potent available powertrain but still prioritizes safety and capability. |
MSRP From | |||||
$23,860 | $19,000 | $23,700 | $24,090 | $22,050 | $22,245 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
24 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 26 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Regular Unleaded I-4 | Gas I3 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded H-4 |
EPA Class | |||||
Small Station Wagons | Sport Utility Vehicles | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 4WD |
Style Name | |||||
FWD S | FWD 4-Door L | SE FWD | LX FWD | FWD | Manual |
Drivetrain | |||||
Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel |
Passenger Capacity | |||||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | |||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||||
Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
Transmission | |||||
CVT w/OD | Continuously Variable Ratio | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2021 Nissan Rogue Sport vs. 2021 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport vs. 2021 Hyundai Tucson | 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport vs. 2021 Kia Sportage | 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport vs. 2021 Mazda CX-30 | 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport vs. 2021 Subaru Crosstrek |