2020 Honda CR-V | 2020 Nissan Rogue |
Horsepower | |
190 | 170 |
MPG (City/Hwy) | |
28/34 | 26/33 |
Cargo Space | |
75.8 cu. ft. | 70 cu. ft. |
The compact crossover SUV is one of the most popular vehicle types on the market today as the auto industry continues to develop new models and upgrade existing ones. The Honda CR-V and the Nissan Rogue have been two of the top-selling segment leaders. The 2020 Honda CR-V and the 2020 Nissan Rogue elevate the playing field with their impressive performance and versatility. But when compared to each other, which one comes out on top? Here are some of the comparisons of the all-new 2020 Honda CR-V and 2020 Nissan Rogue.
Honda and Nissan has delivered a reliable performance with their engine models in the new lineups of Honda CR-Vs and Nissan Rogues for 2020. This year, both makers are offering only a single engine option for these two lineups. While both models can hold their own with their respective setups, the 2020 Honda CR-V pulls ahead with its more powerful and versatile performance capabilities.
The 2020 Honda CR-V comes fitted with a turbocharged 1.5-Liter inline four-cylinder engine producing 190 horsepower at 5600 rpm and a torque of 179 ft-lbs at 2000 rpm. The 2020 CR-V also comes with a higher-end continuously variable automatic transmission. All of these specs come together to give the 2020 CR-V a smooth and comfortable ride with responsive steering and braking. The 2020 Nissan Rogue produces slightly less horsepower with its 2.5-Liter inline four-cylinder engine pushing out 170 horsepower at 6000 rpm. The torque comes in slightly lower as well for the 2020 Rogue with 175 ft-lbs at 4400 rpm, though, the Rogue does come with a CVT, or continuously variable transmission as well.
The 2020 Honda CR-V comes standard with or offers an impressive lineup of safety and comfort features that do not come standard or offered with the 2020 Nissan Rogue. Standard features for the 2020 CR-V include automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control, and the Road Departure Mitigation System. The Road Departure Mitigation System is exclusive to Honda and can provide assistance with steering if the system detects the vehicle crossing over a lane line without signaling. Other features that aren't offered or are more expensive in the 2020 Nissan Rogue include eight or nine total speakers with a subwoofer, depending on the trim level, and a one-touch power moonroof with a tilt feature.
When it comes to cabin and cargo space, the 2020 Honda CR-V once again edges out the 2020 Nissan Rogue, offering a more spacious interior and storage area. The 2020 CR-V provides a slightly larger rear passenger legroom and a maximum cargo capacity of 75.8 cubic feet. The 2020 Nissan Rogue comes in with a smaller cargo volume at 70.0 cubic feet for storage.
The 2020 Honda CR-V has elevated the compact crossover SUV market with versatility and performance. The CR-V delivers a more comfortable and capable ride. If you are interested in receiving more information about the 2020 Honda CR-V, please contact us or visit our Honda dealership today.
* 28 city/34 highway/30 combined mpg rating for 2WD trims. 27 city/31 highway/29 combined mpg rating for AWD LX trims. 26 city/31 highway/28 combined mpg rating for AWD Sport, EX, EX-L & Touring trims. Based on 2020 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.