Compare the2023 Nissan RogueVS 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander

Both the Rogue and the Outlander have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front and rear side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, front seat center airbag, side-impact head airbags, front and rear 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, driver alert monitors, available all wheel drive and around view monitors.

The Rogue’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’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Nissan vehicles are better in initial quality than Mitsubishi vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Nissan above average in initial quality. With 59 more problems per 100 vehicles, Mitsubishi is rated below average.

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.

The Rogue’s 1.5 turbo 3-cylinder produces 20 more horsepower (201 vs. 181) and 44 lbs.-ft. more torque (225 vs. 181) than the Outlander’s 2.5 DOHC 4-cylinder.

As tested in Motor Trend the Nissan Rogue is faster than the Mitsubishi Outlander:

On the EPA test cycle the Rogue gets better mileage than the Outlander:

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Nissan Rogue higher (7 out of 10) than the Mitsubishi Outlander (6 to 7). This means the Rogue produces up to 1.1 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the Outlander every 15,000 miles.

The Rogue stops shorter than the Outlander:

The Rogue has a standard space-saver spare tire 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.

The Rogue 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.

For better maneuverability, the Rogue’s turning circle is .7 feet tighter than the Outlander’s (35.4 feet vs. 36.1 feet).

For excellent aerodynamics, the Rogue has standard flush composite headlights. The Outlander has recessed headlights that spoil its aerodynamic shape and create extra drag.

The Rogue has .5 inches more front headroom, .1 inches more front hip room, .1 inches more rear headroom and .1 inches more rear hip room than the Outlander.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the Rogue’s rear seats recline. The Outlander’s middle row seats don’t recline.

The Rogue has a much larger cargo volume than the Outlander with its rear seat up (31.6 vs. 11.7 cubic feet).

Consumer Reports rated the Rogue’s headlight performance “Very Good,” a higher rating than the Outlander’s headlights, which were rated “Good.”

The Nissan Rogue outsold the Mitsubishi Outlander by almost 11 to one during the 2021 model year.