2020 Kia Sorento vs Nissan Rogue

Possible options for your new ride may include the 2020 Kia Sorento or the Nissan Rogue. Either one could work for driving through West Chester, Philadelphia, and Ardmore, Pennsylvania, but you only need one. How do you decide? You can decide by reading this Jim Sipala’s Kia of West Chester comparison, composed for drivers throughout Springfield, Pennsylvania; Exton, Pennsylvania; Wilmington, Delaware, and beyond.

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Seating and Cargo Space

How many passengers do you expect to shuttle in your roadster? If you usually cart around more than just your family, you may be interested in the Kia Sorento because it seats seven. Need less passenger space? Take five in the Nissan Rogue. If you travel often, whether to work or sports tournaments with the family, a flexible and comfortable seat means something. While both the Kia and Nissan offer adjustable seats, one exceeds the other in versatility.

• Kia Sorento: available 14-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with 4-way power lumbar support
• Nissan Rogue: available 8-way power driver’s seat with 2-way lumbar support

Access whatever you pop in your trunk with comparable liftgates that are easy to open and close. The Kia vehicle comes with the available Smart Power Liftgate™, which operates through your Smart Key for hands-free magic. A similar Motion Activated Liftgate can be found in the Nissan, which opens when you brush your foot under the bumper. The cargo space you can expect from both is listed below:

• Kia Sorento maximum cargo space: 73 cubic feet
• Nissan Rogue maximum cargo space: 70 cubic feet

So, there is extra space to stow more packages in your Kia trunk.

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Kia Sorento vs Nissan Rogue: Technology

Does size matter? Maybe when it comes to touchscreen displays in your mode of transportation. If you decide the Kia Sorento stands out, you can view your music, directions, and text messages on an available 8-inch touchscreen display. If you cannot stop thinking about the Rogue, you should know that it only offers a smaller, 7-inch touchscreen. Although standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ is stationed in both models, only the Kia Sorento features an optional wireless phone charger.

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Kia vs Nissan: Safety

The S in SUV could stand for safety because many popular roadsters surround you with safety features. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awarded the 2020 Kia Sorento with two prestigious ratings:

• 5-Star Safety Rating in the Front Driver Side Frontal Crash test
• 5-Star Safety Rating in the Front Passenger Side Frontal Crash test

For the former NHTSA award, the 2020 Nissan Rogue scored a 3-Star Safety Rating, while for the latter it earned a 4-Star Safety Rating.

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Kia Sorento vs Nissan Rogue: Performance

Before we complete our comparison, we’d like to discuss performance factors. You should know the Kia Sorento offers two separate engines, which deliver different levels of performance. The Nissan Rogue houses one distinct engine for each trim.

	Engine	Horsepower	Torque
Kia Sorento	2.4L I-4 engine	185 HP	178 lb-ft
Kia Sorento	3.3L V6 engine	290 HP	252 lb-ft
Nissan Rogue	2.5L I-4 engine	170 HP	175 lb-ft

Different engines in the Kia Sorento translate into varying towing capabilities that can benefit you if you know for sure how much the boat or new trailer you own weighs. With the base 2.4L engine in the Kia Sorento, you can tow a maximum of 2,000 pounds when properly equipped. With the larger 3.3L engine, you can tow up to an impressive 5,000 pounds when properly equipped. You may favor the Nissan Rogue if you only tow loads on occasion, or plan to haul a smaller amount, as it only tows up to 1,102 pounds when properly equipped.

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