Compare the2023 Ford BroncoVS 2023 Nissan Rogue

The Bronco has standard Post Collision Braking, which automatically apply the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The Rogue doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive is standard on the Bronco. But it costs extra on the Rogue.

Both the Bronco and the Rogue have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

The Ford Bronco weighs 584 to 2276 pounds more than the Nissan Rogue. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

There are almost 3 times as many Ford dealers as there are Nissan dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Bronco’s warranty.

The Bronco has a standard “limp home system” to keep drivers from being stranded if most or all of the engine’s coolant is lost. The engine will run on only half of its cylinders at a time, reduce its power and light a warning lamp on the dashboard so the driver can get to a service station for repairs. The Rogue doesn’t offer a lost coolant limp home mode, so a coolant leak could strand you or seriously damage the truck’s engine.

To reliably power the ignition and other systems and to recharge the battery, the Bronco has a standard 240-amp alternator. The Rogue’s 150-amp alternator isn’t as powerful.

To reliably start during all conditions and help handle large electrical loads, the Bronco has a standard 800-amp battery. The Rogue’s 720-amp battery isn’t as powerful.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Ford vehicles are more reliable than Nissan vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Ford above average in long-term dependability. With 4 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Nissan is rated below average.

The Bronco’s standard 2.3 turbo 4-cylinder produces 99 more horsepower (300 vs. 201) and 100 lbs.-ft. more torque (325 vs. 225) than the Rogue’s 1.5 turbo 3-cylinder. The Bronco’s optional 2.7 turbo V6 produces 129 more horsepower (330 vs. 201) and 190 lbs.-ft. more torque (415 vs. 225) than the Rogue’s 1.5 turbo 3-cylinder. The Bronco Raptor’s standard 3.0 turbo V6 produces 217 more horsepower (418 vs. 201) and 215 lbs.-ft. more torque (440 vs. 225) than the Rogue’s 1.5 turbo 3-cylinder.

As tested in Motor Trend the Ford Bronco turbo V6 is faster than the Nissan Rogue (automatics tested):

In heavy traffic or at stoplights the Bronco’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. The engine is automatically restarted when the driver gets ready to move again. If the conditions warrant or the driver wishes, the system can be manually disabled at any time for the duration of a trip. The Rogue doesn’t offer an automatic engine start/stop system.

The Bronco 2-Door’s standard fuel tank has 2.4 gallons more fuel capacity than the Rogue (16.9 vs. 14.5 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups. The Bronco Raptor’s standard fuel tank has 6.7 gallons more fuel capacity than the Rogue (21.2 vs. 14.5 gallons).

For better stopping power the Bronco’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Rogue:

For better traction, the Bronco has larger standard tires than the Rogue (255/70R16 vs. 235/65R17). The Bronco Raptor’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Rogue (37 x 12.5R17 vs. 235/65R17).

The Ford Bronco’s wheels have 6 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Nissan Rogue only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.

The Bronco has a standard full size spare tire so a flat doesn’t interrupt your trip. A full size spare isn’t available on the Rogue; it requires you to depend on a temporary spare, which limits mileage and speed before replacement.

The Bronco Badlands has an active front sway bar, which helps keep it flat and controlled during cornering, but disconnects at lower speeds to smooth the ride and offer greater off-road suspension articulation. This helps keep the tires glued to the road on-road and off. The Rogue doesn’t offer an active sway bar system.

The Bronco offers an optional driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads or off-road. The Rogue’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

The Bronco’s drift compensation steering can automatically compensate for road conditions which would cause the vehicle to drift from side to side, helping the driver to keep the vehicle straight more easily. The Rogue doesn’t offer drift compensation steering.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Bronco 4-Door’s wheelbase is 9.6 inches longer than on the Rogue (116.1 inches vs. 106.5 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Bronco is 6 inches wider in the front and 5.9 inches wider in the rear than the track on the Rogue.

The Bronco’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (54.3% to 45.7%) than the Rogue’s (58.2% to 41.8%). This gives the Bronco more stable handling and braking.

For greater off-road capability the Bronco 4-Door has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Rogue (8.3 vs. 8.2 inches), allowing the Bronco to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The front grille of the Bronco uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The Rogue doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The Bronco 4-Door has 2.8 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Rogue (108.2 vs. 105.4).

The Bronco 4-Door has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the Rogue with its rear seat up (38.3 vs. 31.6 cubic feet). The Bronco 4-Door has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Rogue with its rear seat folded (77.6 vs. 74.1 cubic feet).

The Bronco 4-Door’s optional sliding cargo floor makes loading and unloading cargo easier and safer. The Rogue doesn’t offer a sliding load floor.

A standard locking glovebox and standard locking center console (which can’t be accessed with the valet key) keeps your small valuables safer in the Bronco. The Rogue doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

The Bronco’s rear cargo window opens separately from the rest of the right swing out door to allow quicker loading of small packages. The Rogue’s rear cargo window doesn’t open.

The Bronco’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Rogue’s (3500 vs. 1500 pounds). Maximum trailer towing in the Nissan Rogue is only 1500 pounds. The Bronco offers up to a 4500 lbs. towing capacity.

The Bronco can be flat towed on all four wheels (dinghy towed), allowing recreational vehicle owners to bring it with them on the road. When they reach their destination, the Bronco can be unhitched and driven around locally. The Rogue can’t be towed flat on the ground.

Standard Trailer Sway Control on the Bronco uses the AdvanceTrac® sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The Rogue doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

The engine in the Bronco is mounted longitudinally (North-South), instead of sideways, as in the Rogue. This makes it easier to service and maintain, because the accessory belts are in front.

The Bronco’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The Rogue does not have an oil pressure gauge.

The Bronco’s front power windows open or close fully with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside the car. The Rogue’s passenger windows don’t open or close automatically.

On a hot day the Bronco’s driver can lower all the windows from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the Rogue can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

In case you lock your keys in your vehicle, or don’t have them with you, you can let yourself in using the Bronco’s available exterior PIN entry system. The Rogue doesn’t offer an exterior PIN entry system.

The Bronco’s standard outside mirrors include heating elements to clear off the mirrors for better visibility. Nissan only offers heated mirrors on the Rogue SV/SL/Platinum.

The Bronco (except Base) offers an optional 115-volt a/c outlet on the center console, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The Rogue doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.

The Ford Bronco comes in four door and soft top bodystyles; the Nissan Rogue isn’t available as a soft top.

The Bronco was chosen as one of Car and Driver’s “Top Ten” in 2022. The Rogue has never been a Car and Driver “Top Ten” pick.