Comparative Automotive Research has identified no less than 36 advantages that the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport AWC has over the Nissan Rogue AWD.

Engine

The Outlander Sport AWC's engines reach maximum power at lower RPM's than the Rogue AWD's engines, as detailed below by trim and engine:

			RPM's to Peak Torque
	Outlander Sport AWC		4200
	Rogue AWD		4400

Transmission

The Outlander Sport AWC has a Standard manually interactive automatic transmission. This type of automatic transmission gives the driver complete gear control, like a manually-shifted transmission, but without the inconvenient clutch. The type of transmission is Not Available in the Rogue AWD.

Basic Warranty

Mitsubishi's basic warranty provides better coverage than Nissan's. It covers everything except items subject to wear and tear (oil filters, wiper blades, etc.).

			Basic Warranty Months		Basic Warranty Miles
	Outlander Sport AWC		60		60000
	Rogue AWD		36		36000

Powertrain Warranty

Mitsubishi's powertrain warranty offers better coverage than the Nissan's. This warranty covers most of the parts that make the car move such as the engine, transmission, and drive axles.

			Powertrain Warranty Months		Powertrain Warranty Miles
	Outlander Sport AWC		120		100000
	Rogue AWD		60		60000

Corrosion Warranty

Mitsubishi's corrosion warranty provides better protection than Nissan's. This warranty protects against rust-through (sheetmetal perforation).

			Corrosion Warranty Months
	Outlander Sport AWC		84
	Rogue AWD		60

Fuel Economy and Emissions

The Outlander Sport AWC is more fuel efficient than the Rogue AWD. Superior fuel efficiency makes the Outlander Sport AWC both more environmentally friendly and less expensive to operate than the Rogue AWD.

			Fuel Economy Hwy		Fuel Economy City
	Outlander Sport AWC		28 mpg.		23 mpg.
	Rogue AWD		26 mpg.		22 mpg.

*Mileage statistics shown are for each vehicle with its standard transmission. Fuel economy is only compared for like engines (i.e. 4 cyl. to 4 cyl.)

The Outlander Sport AWC 2.0L I4 gets more miles from a tank of fuel than the Rogue AWD 2.5L I4, 395 mi. vs. 381.6 mi.

Cost to Own

The base MSRP on the Outlander Sport AWC is less than the base MSRP on the Rogue AWD as shown in the table below.

			Base Price MSRP
	Outlander Sport AWC		23,295
	Rogue AWD SV		25,530

Airbags

Both the Outlander Sport AWC and the Rogue AWD feature Standard driver and passenger air bags.

General Safety

The Outlander Sport AWC is equipped with Standard 4WD-PT.

Fog lights are Standard on the Outlander Sport AWC but they are Optional on the Rogue AWD. Fog lights are very effective at improving visibility in foggy and other difficult driving situations.

High intensity discharge (HID) headlights offer several advantages over standard headlights - increased visibility due to significantly brighter light, longer lasting/more durable bulbs and much lower energy use. HID headlights are more common on the Outlander Sport AWC than the Rogue AWD, as shown below:

			High Intensity Discharge Headlights
	Outlander Sport AWC		Standard
	Rogue AWD S		Not Available
	Rogue AWD SV		Optional

The Outlander Sport AWC has Standard rain-sensing windshield wipers that are activated by rain or moisture on the windshield. This type of wiper is Not Available on the Rogue AWD.

Interior Space

The Outlander Sport AWC has more interior space than the Rogue AWD in the following areas:

			Shoulder Room, Front		Hip Room, Rear		Leg Room, Rear		Shoulder Room, Rear
	Outlander Sport AWC		56.2 in.		51.6 in.		36.3 in.		55.7 in.
	Rogue AWD		55.9 in.		51.2 in.		35.3 in.		53.6 in.

Cargo Space

The Outlander Sport AWC has a Standard rear seat pass through, allowing very long items, like snow skis to be transported inside the vehicle. A rear seat pass through is Not Available in the Rogue AWD.

The Standard second row split seat allows Outlander Sport AWC owners the flexibility for both storage and passenger seating. A second row split seat is Not Available in the Rogue AWD.

Standard second row fold-down armrests provide a place for the second row passengers to to rest their forearms for added comfort. Second row fold-down armrests are Not Available in the Rogue AWD.

The Outlander Sport AWC offers a Optional cargo net that helps secure packages or groceries, while in the Rogue AWD a cargo net is Not Available.

Payload and Towing

The Outlander Sport AWC has a higher payload capacity than the Rogue AWD, meaning it can handle a greater total weight of passengers and cargo.

			Payload Capacity, Max		Payload Capacity, Std
	Outlander Sport AWC		1080 lbs.		1080 lbs.
	Rogue AWD SV		952 lbs.		952 lbs.

Chassis

The Outlander Sport AWC, with its higher minimum ground clearance, 8.5 in. vs. 8.3 in., is more capable than the Rogue AWD of traversing rough terrain without problems.

The Outlander Sport AWC is shorter than the Rogue AWD , 169.1 in. vs. 183.3 in., so it will be easier to handle and maneuver.

The Outlander Sport AWC is narrower than the Rogue AWD, 69.7 in. vs. 70.9 in., so it will be easier to maneuver and park, especially in tight parking spaces.

Wheels and Tires

The lower profile tires (aspect ratio) that come standard on the Outlander Sport AWC may provide better handling capability than those on the Rogue AWD. Details below:

			Tire Aspect Ratio
	Outlander Sport AWC		55
	Rogue AWD S		70
	Rogue AWD SV		60

In addition to the obvious cosmetic benefit of alloy wheels, they are lighter than traditional steel wheels, providing better performance. Alloy wheels are Optional on the Rogue AWD S but are offered as a Standard feature on the Outlander Sport AWC.

Additional Features

A heated front seat provides additional comfort in very cold weather. As shown below, a heated front seat is a feature found more often in the in the Outlander Sport AWC than the Rogue AWD.

			Front Heated Seat
	Outlander Sport AWC		Standard
	Rogue AWD S		Not Available
	Rogue AWD SV		Optional

The Outlander Sport AWC features a Optional navigational aid system, providing maps, driving directions and location assistance. A navigation system is Not Available in the Rogue AWD S.

An automatic climate control system controls the temperature, fan speed, and vents to maintain a consistent environment within the passenger compartment. This type of climate control system is more commonly found in the Outlander Sport AWC than the Rogue AWD, as shown below.

			Automatic Climate Control
	Outlander Sport AWC		Standard
	Rogue AWD S		Not Available
	Rogue AWD SV		Optional

With a Optional power sunroof, a touch of a button is all Outlander Sport AWC owners need to let the sun or the stars shine in. In contrast, bringing in the great outdoors will be more difficult in the Rogue AWD S as a power sunroof is Not Available.

Automatic headlights, which control the on/off capability of vehicle's headlights, are a more common feature on the Outlander Sport AWC than the Rogue AWD, as shown below.

			Automatic Headlights
	Outlander Sport AWC		Standard
	Rogue AWD S		Not Available
	Rogue AWD SV		Optional

Heated exterior mirrors help improve the driver's visibility. You are more likely to find heated exterior mirrors on the Outlander Sport AWC than in the Rogue AWD, as shown below:

			Heated Exterior Mirror
	Outlander Sport AWC		Standard
	Rogue AWD S		Not Available
	Rogue AWD SV		Optional

Awards

2012 TOP SAFETY PICK AWARD: ~Insurance Institute For Highway Safety