Both the Rogue Sport and the Outlander have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, front wheel drive, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, available all wheel drive, around view monitors and driver alert monitors.
Compare the2022 Nissan Rogue SportVS 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander
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Safety
Warranty
The Rogue Sport’s corrosion warranty is unlimited miles longer than the Outlander’s (unlimited vs. 100,000 miles).
There are over 3 times as many Nissan dealers as there are Mitsubishi dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Rogue Sport’s warranty.
Reliability
A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the Rogue Sport’s reliability 54 points higher than the Outlander.
From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2021 Auto Issue reports that Nissan vehicles are more reliable than Mitsubishi vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Nissan 7 places higher in reliability than Mitsubishi.
Tires and Wheels
The Rogue Sport has a standard space-saver spare (not available on SL AWD) so you can replace a flat tire and drive to have the flat repaired or replaced. A spare tire isn’t available on the Outlander; it requires you to depend on roadside assistance and your vehicle will have to be towed.
Suspension and Handling
The Rogue Sport has vehicle speed sensitive variable-assist power steering, for low-effort parking, better control at highway speeds and during hard cornering, and a better feel of the road. The Outlander doesn’t offer variable-assist power steering.
Chassis
The Nissan Rogue Sport may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 300 pounds less than the Mitsubishi Outlander.
The Rogue Sport is 1 foot shorter than the Outlander, making the Rogue Sport easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.
For excellent aerodynamics, the Rogue Sport has standard flush composite headlights. The Outlander has recessed headlights that spoil its aerodynamic shape and create extra drag.
Cargo Capacity
The Rogue Sport has a much larger cargo volume than the Outlander with its rear seat up (22.9 vs. 11.7 cubic feet).
Recommendations
Consumer Reports® recommends the Nissan Rogue Sport, based on reliability, safety and performance. The Mitsubishi Outlander isn't recommended.
The Nissan Rogue outsold the Mitsubishi Outlander by almost 11 to one during the 2021 model year.