A few vehicles in the compact SUV market have been around for over a decade, but these two models have managed to stay on top of their game. The Ford Escape and Nissan Rogue share many similarities, like their price range, design, and performance. But which one is best for you?
Design & Style
Regarding the exterior, both vehicles are quite similar in design. The 2023 Ford Escape features a sleek grille with fog lights and LED headlights that give it a modern look. It also has body-colored door handles, side mirrors, and alloy wheels for added style.
The 2023 Nissan Rogue has similar features, including an aerodynamic front end with chrome accents on its hood, fog lights, LED headlights, body-colored door handles, side mirrors, and alloy wheels for added style.
The interior of the Escape is designed to be comfortable and functional. The seats are spacious, with plenty of room for your legs and head. There’s also plenty of storage space, including a large center console that can hold things like your phone, wallet, or sunglasses while you’re driving.
The Rogue has similar features but fewer bells and whistles than the Ford Escape. It has a smaller center console (though it’s still large enough to store all those items) and fewer cup holders throughout its cabin. On top of that, its armrests do not adjust like those in other vehicles on this list do–they’re fixed at one length, so you’ll have to find what works best for you when sitting behind them during long drives through traffic jams or on highways where cars are constantly changing speeds around each other (which can be dangerous if you’re not paying attention!).
Technology & Safety
The 2023 Ford Escape and 2023 Nissan Rogue are equipped with many safety features, including adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking. The Ford Escape also offers lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist as standard on all trims (the Nissan Rogue does not).
The Ford Escape comes packed with standard tech features, including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration; Amazon Alexa voice commands; SiriusXM satellite radio; dual USB ports; an 8-inch touchscreen display; 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot capability; a 12-speaker Sony audio system with HD radio tuner, and even more.
Performance
The Ford has a 1.5L turbocharged I4 engine that produces 180 horsepower, while the Nissan has a 1.5L turbocharged I4 engine that produces 201 horsepower. Both vehicles use the front-wheel drive and can be equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD).
The Escape’s fuel economy rating is 28 mpg combined, while the Rogue gets 26 mpg combined in its AWD model.
The Bottom Line
Ultimately, the 2023 Ford Escape is an SUV that will surely be a hit with its audience. It has plenty of room for passengers, is comfortable and easy to drive, and has all the bells and whistles you’d expect from a luxury vehicle.
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