Crossovers provide the best of both worlds. They're sleek and powerful enough to navigate city streets, yet spacious and capable enough to handle any road trip.
Today, your team here at Dartmouth Nissan would like to showcase two impeccable vehicles in the world of crossovers-the 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport and the 2020 Honda HR-V.
Which one is better equipped to tackle life throughout Dartmouth, New Bedford, and Fall River, MA? Continue reading this Nissan Rogue Sport vs. Honda HR-V comparison to find out!
Rogue Sport vs Honda HR-V: Trim Levels
Both the Nissan Rogue Sport and the Honda HR-V are available in a range of trim levels. Each option provides additional features and amenities, like seating upgrades and audio enhancements.
The Rogue Sport S is Nissan's base trim. However, that doesn't mean it's your ordinary crossover. In fact, this ride is packed with impressive appointments. For example, second-row passengers can feel the breeze with rear passenger air conditioning vents.
Honda's base trim level for the HR-V is known as the LX trim. Unlike the Rogue Sport S trim, the HR-V LX trim does not provide rear-seat air conditioning vents for its second-row passengers.
Nissan Rogue Sport vs Honda HR-V: Power & Performance
The driving force of any automobile stems from its engine, and when it comes to engines, the Nissan Rogue Sport knocks it out of the park.
The Rogue Sport's 2.0L 4-cylinder engine delivers immense performance, with up to 141 horsepower and 147 lb-ft of torque. Looking at the HR-V's 4-cylinder engine, it too can generate up to 141 horsepower. However, its torque falls short at only 127 lb-ft.
The Rogue Sport also includes the standard Nissan Direct Ignition System with platinum-tipped spark plugs. Since this system is exclusive to Nissan, you won't find it in the HR-V.
We should point out, though, there are some similarities between these two engines. For instance, both come standard with front-wheel drive (FWD), with the option of upgrading to an all-wheel drive (AWD) system.
Nissan Rogue Sport vs Honda HR-V: Interior Comforts
Comfort is an important factor when choosing a new vehicle. Luckily, the interior comforts of the Nissan Rogue Sport combine to create the ultimate feeling of relaxation.
Up front, drivers can enjoy standard 6-way manual seating, while front passengers can settle into standard 4-way manual seating.
Honda's front passengers don't get this luxury, unless you choose to upgrade to a higher trim level. Moreover, while both crossovers do offer available 8-way power seating for the driver, Nissan provides this feature at a much lower trim level.
The 2020 Rogue Sport is a bit roomier too. Folks in the back will love 55.7 inches of rear shoulder room. As for those in the rear of the 2020 HR-V, they'll have to make do with 54.5 inches of shoulder room.
Speaking of dimensions, not only does the Rogue Sport provide more space for passengers, it has more space for all of your stuff as well. Nissan brings 61.1 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded down-much larger than Honda's 58.8 cubic feet of cargo volume. Not to mention, Nissan also offers the Divide-N-Hide® Cargo System for versatile storage. Since this system is exclusive to Nissan, it's not offered on the Honda HR-V.
Nissan Rogue Sport vs Honda HR-V: Intuitive Technology Systems
Let's talk tech: You'll find tons of it inside the Rogue Sport. Like the standard NissanConnect® 7-inch touchscreen display-an infotainment system much larger than the standard 5-inch color LCD screen provided by Honda.
Another technological bonus for Nissan is the inclusion of Siri® Eyes Free. This innovative system comes standard and allows the connection of an iOS-compatible device for hands-free audio and navigation.
That's not all. The Rogue Sport also comes standard with Apple CarPlay® integration. Simply connect your compatible smartphone to access your favorite applications, listen to your playlists, send and receive text messages, and more.
Apple CarPlay® is available on the HR-V, but you'll have to move up a trim level to experience it. Android Auto™ doesn't come standard on the HR-V, either. Luckily, Android users will find the Rogue Sport's standard Android Auto™ integration a helpful addition to Nissan's infotainment system.
Rogue Sport vs HR-V: Making Safety Standard
The folks at Nissan believe safety should be accessible to all, not just those who select a higher trim level car. That's why they've made Nissan Intelligent Mobility Safety Shield® 360 standard on every Rogue Sport. This selection of confidence-boosting features includes:
Lane Departure Warning:Â Sometimes you may unintentionally drift from your designated lane. If this happens, Lane Departure Warning will catch it and send a warning to get you back on track.
High Beam Assist:Â Nighttime driving has never been easier, thanks to High Beam Assist, which automatically turns down your high beams when sensing oncoming traffic.
Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection:Â By monitoring the distance between you and the car ahead, this system will let you know if you need to slow down. In the event of a frontal collision, it can even automatically engage the brakes too.
As for the HR-V, it features its own driver-assistive technology known as Honda Sensing®. Unfortunately, though, many of its features don't come standard. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Auto High-Beam Headlights-two features standard on the Rogue Sport-are only found on HR-V's higher trims.
Nissan Rogue Sport vs Honda HR-V: Choose Your Favorite
Now that you've read this Nissan Rogue Sport vs. Honda HR-V comparison, it's time to make a decision. Which crossover will you choose?
We here at Dartmouth Nissan happen to love the extra space, technology, and power provided by the Nissan Rogue Sport. We think you will too!
So, come to our Nissan dealership to take the Rogue Sport for a test drive around Dartmouth, New Bedford, and Fall River, Massachusetts, today.
We look forward to working with you!