Compare the2023 Nissan RogueVS 2023 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, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors, available all wheel drive and around view monitors.

For its performance in IIHS driver-side and passenger-side small overlap frontal, moderate overlap frontal, updated side impact, headlight, and daytime pedestrian crash prevention testing, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety grants the Rogue the rating of “Top Safety Pick” for 2023, a rating granted to only 53 vehicles tested by the IIHS. The Outlander has not been fully tested, yet.

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.

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 Consumer Reports the Nissan Rogue is faster than the Mitsubishi Outlander:

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

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.

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

The power windows standard on both the Rogue and the Outlander have locks to prevent small children from operating them. When the lock on the Rogue is engaged the driver can still operate all of the windows, for instance to close one opened by a child. The Outlander prevents the driver from operating the other windows just as it does the other passengers.

The Rogue’s power window, power lock, power mirror and cruise control switches are lit from behind, making them plainly visible and easier to operate at night. The Outlander’s power window, power lock and power mirror switches are unlit, making them difficult to find at night and operate safely.

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

Consumer Reports® recommends both the Nissan Rogue and the Mitsubishi Outlander, based on reliability, safety and performance.

The Nissan Rogue outsold the Mitsubishi Outlander by over four to one during 2022.