The 2022 Nissan Rogue vs. The Chevrolet Equinox

Two brands have been leading the way for the last few years when it comes to compact crossover SUVs. And if you’ve spent any time driving around the New Port Richey area, you’ve probably seen the Nissan Rogue and Chevrolet Equinox all over the place. But the question is when you stack them up against the other, which one holds up to the test?

That’s exactly what the Nissan pros at Maus Nissan of New Port Richey wanted to look at today with our mini-battle between the 2022 Nissan Rogue and the Chevrolet Equinox. So, let’s see how they compare when you put them up, mano e mano.

Performance & Handling

Powered by an all-new 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-3 engine with 201 horsepower, the 2022 Nissan Rogue doesn’t disappoint. This car features better fuel economy and even more power as it continues to take over the compact crossover market. Nissan focused a lot of its efforts on improving the handling and comfort throughout the entire driving experience, and they’ve succeeded with flying colors. The Rogue comes standard with front-wheel drive, but there is an option to upgrade to all-wheel drive transmission.

The Chevrolet Equinox comes with a 1.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that only puts out 170-horsepower comparatively. You would think with an extra cylinder that it would blow the Nissan off the line, but the Equinox just doesn’t hold up.

Point: Nissan Rogue

Interior Features & Comfort

The 2022 Nissan Rogue comes with Nissan’s innovative Zero Gravity seats for ultimate comfort whether you’re driving or riding shotgun. With enough space for adults in the back and competitive cargo space that expands to 74.1 cubic feet with the seats down, you can even haul furniture if you need it.

However, inside the Equinox, you’ll only have 63.9 cubic feet with all the seats folded, making for tight spaces whether the seats are up or down. While there is decent legroom in the back, the Equinox is small compared to the Rogue and many of its other competitors.

Point: Nissan Rogue

Technology & Features

Nissan beats just about anyone with their standard technology and equipment that comes in all their models. With a state-of-the-art touchscreen 8-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, you’ll be entertained every mile of your next trip. And with Nissan’s innovative and industry-leading Safety Shield 360 safety and driver assistance suite, your Rogue comes standard with rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, blind-spot warning, and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection.

With Equinox, you only get a pretty basic feature and technology suite that comes standard. You have to upgrade to higher trim levels to get more technology features like premium audio, adaptive cruise control, and Wi-Fi.

Point: Nissan Rogue

Final Score: 3-0 in favor of the 2022 Nissan Rogue.

After these mini head-to-head battle results, it’s clear that the compact crossover to beat is the 2022 Nissan Rogue. If you want to see one of these exciting vehicles for yourself, be sure to call the Nissan pros at Maus Nissan of New Port Richey today to schedule your test drive at 727-261-7598!