The 2019 Rogue is powered by a 2.5-liter naturally-aspirated inline-4 motor, which is being shared among all the trim levels. It produces 170 horsepower and 175 lb-ft. of torque, which is being channeled through a CVT transmission that feels a little sluggish. It comes in a standard FWD drivetrain, while the AWD variant costs $1,350 more. Apart from that, the powertrain of the Rogue is a bit noisy, which can be a dealbreaker for many.
This car takes way more time to accelerate from 0-60 mph or to complete a quarter-mile drag than its rivals. It takes almost 9.3 seconds for its acceleration and more than 17 seconds to complete a quarter-mile, and one of the reasons is its sluggish CVT. Many previous-gen Nissan CVTs were caught in a class action lawsuit owing to their poor reliability. Nissan obviously made significant improvements to the transmission, but it isn’t sufficient enough.
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Models
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2019 Nissan Rogue
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2019 Volkswagen Tiguan
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2019 Honda CR-V
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2019 Mazda CX-5
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MSRP
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$25,020
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$24,295
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$24,450
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$24,350
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Engine
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2.5L Inline-4
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2.0L Turbo Inline- 4
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2.4L Inline-4
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2.5L Inline-4
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Drivetrain
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FWD
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FWD
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FWD
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FWD
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Transmission
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CVT
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8-Speed automatic
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CVT
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6-Speed automatic
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Power
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170 hp @ 6,000 rpm
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184 hp @ 4400 rpm
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184 hp @ 6,400 rpm
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187 hp @ 6000 rpm
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Torque
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175 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
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221 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
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180 lb-ft @ 3,900 rpm
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186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
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0-60 MPH (seconds)
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9.3
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8.6
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8.6
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8.7
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Quarter-Mile (seconds)
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17.1
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16.5
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16.8
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16.7
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Top-Speed (MPH)
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120
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140
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130
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130
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Although the Rogue has a 2.5L motor, which is almost similar to that of CR-V and the CX-5, it is a little underpowered. The Tiguan with the smaller turbocharged engine competes quite well. The Rogue has a sluggish CVT unit which leads to slower acceleration. The 2019 Tiguan comes with an 8-speed automatic and is the fastest among all. It could have posted better performance figures if Volkswagen had dealt well with turbo lag.
How well does the 2019 Nissan Rogue handle?
The handling and driving experience is not a key aspect of the 2019 Nissan Rogue, but still, it won’t disappoint buyers. The car feels relaxed when you cruise it on a straight highway. The steering feels very light and has a crisp response. The suspension setup is well-tuned to provide a softer ride experience, and it absorbs bumps quite well. It is probably the USP of this SUV. However, on the flip side, the car doesn’t feel planted on the roads and its cornering performance takes a hit.
Braking Performance
The 2019 Nissan Rogue has an all-disc brake setup with 11.7-inch and 11.5-inch rotors at the front and the rear, respectively. It also has all-wheel ABS, which further enhances its braking performance. You can expect a great response from it in an emergency braking situation. The vehicle stops from 60-0 MPH in just 137 feet when the brakes are slammed. Considering its weight, the braking performance is adequate, but there is scope for improvement.
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Models
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2019 Nissan Rogue
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2019 Volkswagen Tiguan
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2019 Honda CR-V
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2019 Mazda CX-5
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Brake Rotors: Front (inches)
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11.7
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13.4
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11.1
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11.7
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Brake Rotors: Rear (inches)
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11.5
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11.8
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10.2
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11.9
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Curb Weight (lbs)
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3454
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3777
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3307
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3541
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60-0 MPH (feet)
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137
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134
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129
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136
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The Rogue, CR-V, and the CX-5 have almost equal-sized brake rotors both at the front and the rear, while the Tiguan has the largest brake rotors. The CR-V is the lightest among all and has a superior braking performance. The Tiguan, despite being the heaviest, stops at 134 feet from 60 MPH, thanks to its large brake rotors. The crossover from Nissan performs the worst in the department.