2022 BMW i4 vs 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport
Too close to call: BMW i4 72.6 vs Nissan Rogue Sport 71.5 with these weights. The Nissan Rogue Sport is ahead on safety. Raise the safety weight from 4 to 4.2 and it flips.
2022 BMW i4
The 2022 BMW i4 is sold in the U.S. as an electric compact hatchback with 4 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 …
2022 Nissan Rogue Sport
The 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact hatchback with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Rogue Sport, is EPA-…
2022 BMW i4
Toss-upToo close to call: BMW i4 72.6 vs Nissan Rogue Sport 71.5 with these weights. The Nissan Rogue Sport is ahead on safety. Raise the safety weight from 4 to 4.2 and it flips.
| Category · weight | 2022 Nissan Rogue Sportoverall 71.5 | 2022 BMW i4overall 72.6 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 28 | 100 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 89.8 | 38.3 | |||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||
| Performancenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Overall | 71.5 | 72.6 | |||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 3 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Nissan Rogue Sport
BMW i4: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
Nissan Rogue Sport: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available) · BMW i4: base trim i4 eDrive40 RWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the safety weight from 4 to 4.2 and the answer flips.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2022 BMW i4 wins
- It is rated 109 combined against 28 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $1,700 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($700 against $2,400).
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (10 against 12 filed with NHTSA).
Where the 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport answers
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 92 against 51).
What they share
- 5 seats.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
33 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Nissan Rogue Sport | BMW i4i4 eDrive40 RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $55,400 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Engine type (full description) | — | 5th gen. electric synchronous |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | — | 335 hp |
| Torque | — | 317 lb-ft |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 8.774 |
| Transmission speeds | — | 1 |
| Transmission type | — | single-speed |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 4.9 in |
| Overall height | — | 57 in |
| Overall length | — | 189 in |
| Overall width | — | 72.9 in |
| Wheelbase | — | 112 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | — | 10 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | — | 38.2 in |
| Third-row headroom | — | 36.6 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | — | 41.5 in |
| Third-row legroom | — | 34.2 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 4,680 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | — | 4,680 lbs |
| Payload capacity | — | 933 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | — | double-joint spring strut |
| Rear suspension type | — | five-link with rear air suspension |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | — | EPS |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 20.5 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Parking brake type | — | electromechanical |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | — | 18 in |
| Wheel material | — | alloy |
| Wheel width | — | 7.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | 225/50R18 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | Connected Package Pro |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | — | 55.2 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | — | 54.3 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
76 features · differences first, then sharedSafety23 differ · 23 listed
| Feature | Nissan Rogue Sport | BMW i4i4 eDrive40 RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Active cruise control with stop & go | — | opt |
| Pedestrian Warning with braking / City Collision Mitigation with braking | — | std |
| Frontal Collision Warning | — | std |
| Rear cross traffic alert | — | std |
| Surround view with 3D view | — | opt |
| Active lane keeping assistant with side collision avoidance | — | opt |
| Lane Departure Warning | — | std |
| Rear view camera | — | std |
| Fatigue and focus alert | — | std |
| Acoustic protection for pedestrians | — | std |
| Active Blind Spot Detection | — | std |
| Alarm System | — | std |
| Automatic closing of windows and moonroof | — | std |
| Automatic pre-tensioning of safety belts | — | std |
| Driving Assistance Professional Package (Extended Traffic Jam Assistant, Active cruise control with stop & go, Active lane keeping assistant with side collision avoidance, Evasion aid, Front cross-traffic alert) | — | opt |
| DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) | — | std |
| Dynamic cruise control | — | std |
| Near-actuator wheel slip limitation | — | std |
| Park distance control | — | std |
| Parking Assistance Package (Parking Assistant Plus, Active Park Distance Control, Surround view with 3D view) | — | opt |
| Post-crash braking | — | std |
| Speed Limit Info | — | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitor | — | std |
Infotainment13 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Nissan Rogue Sport | BMW i4i4 eDrive40 RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Connected Package Pro / BMW Maps connected navigation | — | std |
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility | — | std |
| BMW Curved Display (12.3-inch information display and 14.9-inch control display) | — | std |
| BMW Curved Display with Head-Up Display | — | opt |
| BMW iDrive 8 | — | std |
| BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | — | std |
| Drive recorder | — | opt |
| Harman Kardon surround sound system (16 speakers, 464-watt digital seven-channel amplifier) | — | opt |
| Iconic Sounds electric | — | opt |
| Personal eSIM 5G | — | opt |
| Remote Software Upgrade | — | std |
| SiriusXM with 360L and 1-year Platinum plan subscription | — | std |
| Wireless charging for compatible mobile devices | — | opt |
Convenience3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Nissan Rogue Sport | BMW i4i4 eDrive40 RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort Access keyless entry | — | std |
| Power Tailgate | — | std |
| Universal garage Door Opener | — | std |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Nissan Rogue Sport | BMW i4i4 eDrive40 RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Three-zone automatic climate control | — | std |
| Heat pump integrated heating and cooling system | — | std |
Seating6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Nissan Rogue Sport | BMW i4i4 eDrive40 RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated front seats | — | opt |
| Ventilated front seats | — | opt |
| 40/20/40 Split rear seat | — | std |
| Lumbar support | — | opt |
| Power front sport seats | — | std |
| Vernasca leather | — | opt |
Interior8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Nissan Rogue Sport | BMW i4i4 eDrive40 RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated steering wheel | — | opt |
| Anthracite headliner | — | std |
| Auto-dimming interior and exterior mirrors | — | std |
| Black high gloss interior trim | — | std |
| Interior ambient lighting | — | opt |
| Open pore fine wood oak grain trim / High gloss fine wood ash grey-brown trim / Aluminum with mesh effect trim / Carbon fiber trim | — | opt |
| SensaTec dashboard / Perforated SensaTec seating | — | std |
| Sport leather steering wheel | — | std |
Exterior13 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Nissan Rogue Sport | BMW i4i4 eDrive40 RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Moonroof / Glass slide/tilt sunroof | — | std |
| 18-inch Gunmetal Grey Aero wheels with performance non-runflat tires | — | std |
| Acoustic glazing for the windshield | — | std |
| Aerodynamic kit | — | opt |
| BMW i Blue exterior accents | — | opt |
| Full-LED headlights | — | std |
| Heated exterior mirrors | — | std |
| Icon adaptive LED headlights with Laserlight | — | opt |
| M Sport Package (i4 eDrive40 only): Variable sport steering, M steering wheel, Aerodynamic kit, Shadowline exterior trim, 19-inch M wheels | — | opt |
| Rain sensor and automatic LED headlamps with auto high beams | — | std |
| Satin Aluminum exterior trim | — | std |
| Shadowline exterior trim | — | opt |
| Shadowline Package: M Shadowline lights, Extended Shadowline trim | — | opt |
Powertrain3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Nissan Rogue Sport | BMW i4i4 eDrive40 RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 5th generation eDrive high-voltage battery (81.1 kWh net usable, 200 kW DC fast charging, 11 kW AC Level 2) | — | std |
| Adaptive energy recuperation | — | std |
| Launch Control | — | std |
Chassis5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Nissan Rogue Sport | BMW i4i4 eDrive40 RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive M Suspension | — | opt |
| Dynamic Handling Package (i4 eDrive40 only): M Sport Brakes, Adaptive M Suspension, Rear spoiler, 19-inch M wheels | — | opt |
| Integrated braking system with brake energy regeneration | — | std |
| Rear air suspension with automatic self-levelling | — | std |
| Variable Sport Steering | — | opt |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPNissan Rogue Sport
Top recalls
- high Electrical System 23V093000 · 712,458 vehicles · filed unfixed
BMW i4
Top recalls
- critical Electrical System 25V470000 · 136 vehicles · filed unfixed
- critical Electrical System 22V541000 · 367 vehicles · filed unfixed
- high Electrical System 25V395000 · 71,286 vehicles
- high Electrical System 23V449000 · 69 vehicles
- high Electrical System 23V118000 · 120 vehicles
- high Electrical System 22V944000 · 14,086 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Nissan Rogue Sport | BMW i4i4 eDrive40 RWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $55,400 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — | $55,400 – $65,900 2 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | BEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Rogue Sport | i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 28 | 109 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,400 | $700 |
| EV range | — | 301 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport or the 2022 BMW i4?
Too close to call: BMW i4 72.6 vs Nissan Rogue Sport 71.5 with these weights. The Nissan Rogue Sport is ahead on safety. Raise the safety weight from 4 to 4.2 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2022 BMW i4 scores 72.6 and the 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport 71.5. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport or the 2022 BMW i4?
2022 Nissan Rogue Sport: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall (1 filed with no repair available). 2022 BMW i4: no NHTSA rating yet, grade F, 8 recalls (2 filed with no repair available). Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport and the 2022 BMW i4?
Where the 2022 BMW i4 wins: it is rated 109 combined against 28 (EPA mpg or MPGe), costs $1,700 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($700 against $2,400), and has drawn fewer owner complaints (10 against 12 filed with NHTSA). Where the 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport answers: it has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 92 against 51). What they share: 5 seats.