2022 Kia EV6 vs 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport
The Nissan Rogue Sport wins clearly, 64.9 to 58.3, on safety. The Kia EV6 is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.7 and it flips.
2022 Kia EV6
The 2022 Kia EV6 is sold in the U.S. as an electric compact hatchback with 3 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the EV6 RWD (Long Range), is E…
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 Nissan Rogue Sport
Clear winThe Nissan Rogue Sport wins clearly, 64.9 to 58.3, on safety. The Kia EV6 is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.7 and it flips.
| Category · weight | 2022 Nissan Rogue Sportoverall 64.9 | 2022 Kia EV6overall 58.3 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 26 | 100 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 94 | 27.1 | |||||||||
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 & cargonot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| 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 | 64.9 | 58.3 | |||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 2 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Nissan Rogue Sport
Kia EV6: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
Nissan Rogue Sport: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available) · Kia EV6: base trim Light RWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.7 and the answer flips.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (12 against 279 filed with NHTSA).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 92 against 68).
Where the 2022 Kia EV6 answers
- It is rated 117 combined against 28 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $1,750 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($650 against $2,400).
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
38 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Nissan Rogue Sport | Kia EV6Light RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Engine type (full description) | — | AC Synchronous Permanent Magnet Motor |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | — | 167 hp |
| Torque | — | 258 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 136 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 117 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 100 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 10.65:1 |
| Transmission type | — | Gear Reduction Unit |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 6.1 in |
| Overall height | — | 60.8 in |
| Overall length | — | 184 in |
| Overall width | — | 74 in |
| Wheelbase | — | 114 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | — | 50.2 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | — | 24.4 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 103 cu-ft |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | — | 39 in |
| Third-row headroom | — | 38 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | — | 42.4 in |
| Third-row legroom | — | 39 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 4,017 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | — | 4,017 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 5,004 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | — | MacPherson type suspension with inclined strut bearing + Single Lower Arm Type |
| Rear suspension type | — | 5 Multi-link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | — | Rack & Pinion - Belt-Type Rack-Mounted Motor-Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 19.1 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 325 mm |
| Front brake type | — | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | — | epb |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 325 mm |
| Rear brake type | — | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | — | 19 in |
| Wheel material | — | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | — | 7.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | 235/55R19 |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | — | 57.8 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | — | 55.6 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
101 features · differences first, then sharedSafety29 differ · 29 listed
| Feature | Nissan Rogue Sport | Kia EV6Light RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) | — | std |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with camera and radar for car/pedestrian/cyclist | — | std |
| Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop and Go | — | std |
| Lane Following Assist System (LFAS) | — | std |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance (RCTA) | — | std |
| Dual front advanced airbags | — | std |
| Dual front seat-mounted side airbags | — | std |
| Full-length side curtain airbags | — | std |
| Highway Driving Assist (HDA) | — | std |
| Lane Keep Assist System (LKA) | — | std |
| Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control - Curve with Stop and Go (NSCC-C) | — | std |
| Rear-view Camera with dynamic guidelines | — | std |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) with Lead Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA) | — | std |
| 4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS) | — | std |
| Blind spot camera rear-view mirrors | — | std |
| Driver's knee airbag | — | std |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | — | std |
| Front and rear 3-point seat belts | — | std |
| Front seat-belt pretensioners | — | std |
| Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors | — | std |
| High Beam Assist (HBA) | — | std |
| Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) | — | std |
| Impact sensing auto door unlock | — | std |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) | — | std |
| Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) door-logic based | — | std |
| Speed sensing auto door locks | — | std |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | — | std |
| Immobilizer | — | std |
| Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | — | std |
Infotainment8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Nissan Rogue Sport | Kia EV6Light RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | — | std |
| Steering wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth®, voice recognition and cruise controls | — | std |
| 12.3-inch color TFT touchscreen navigation display unit with AM/FM/MP3, HD Radio, SiriusXM, Bluetooth, Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Voice Recognition and modem (AVN 5.0) | — | std |
| Front and rear door speakers (x4) | — | std |
| Front tweeter (x2) | — | std |
| Shark fin antenna | — | std |
| Steering wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth®, voice recognition and cruise controls | — | std |
| Wireless phone charger | — | std |
Convenience7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Nissan Rogue Sport | Kia EV6Light RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Key with Push-button start, Smart trunk unlock, remote start, panic alarm, and remote smart parking assist | — | std |
| Cargo power outlet | — | std |
| Front console tray with 12V power outlet (x1), USB-A data port (x1) and USB-C charge ports (x2) | — | std |
| Second-row USB-C charge ports (x2) | — | std |
| Manual liftgate | — | std |
| Central door locks | — | std |
| Power driver's window with auto up/down and pinch protection | — | std |
Climate3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Nissan Rogue Sport | Kia EV6Light RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Air filter | — | std |
| Automatic temperature control with auto defog | — | std |
| Rear air conditioning vents | — | std |
Seating8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Nissan Rogue Sport | Kia EV6Light RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 8-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support | — | std |
| Heated front seats (3-levels) | — | std |
| Integrated Memory System (IMS) with 2-position memory for driver's seat and outside mirrors | — | std |
| 2nd row reclining | — | std |
| 2nd row side seats armrest with cupholder (x2) | — | std |
| 8-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support | — | std |
| Cloth and artificial leather seating | — | std |
| Manual passenger seat with height adjuster & 2-way power lumbar support | — | std |
Interior19 differ · 19 listed
| Feature | Nissan Rogue Sport | Kia EV6Light RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3-inch Color TFT LCD panoramic curved display cluster | — | std |
| Coat hook (x1) | — | std |
| Door courtesy reflector | — | std |
| Front console arm rest with storage box and cup holders (x2) | — | std |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | — | std |
| LED center room lamp | — | std |
| LED map lamp | — | std |
| LED rear cargo light | — | std |
| Recycled fabric crashpad | — | std |
| Silver metallic paint inside door handles | — | std |
| Tilt and telescoping steering column | — | std |
| Day/night rear-view mirror | — | std |
| Illuminated sunvisor vanity mirrors | — | std |
| Front passenger seat back pocket | — | std |
| Trip computer | — | std |
| Carpet flooring | — | std |
| Front and rear door map pockets with bottle holder | — | std |
| Plastic scuff plates | — | std |
| Rheostat (Dimmer Switch) | — | std |
Exterior19 differ · 19 listed
| Feature | Nissan Rogue Sport | Kia EV6Light RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated, power folding, power adjustable outside mirrors with LED repeater lamps (gloss black mirror base) | — | std |
| 19-inch Alloy wheels | — | std |
| Acoustic film windshield | — | std |
| Black lower fascia bumper | — | std |
| Black wheel arch, side sill, belt-line molding | — | std |
| Gloss black front grille | — | std |
| Gloss black outside mirrors | — | std |
| Heated (Defroster) tailgate | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Light (DRL) | — | std |
| LED Multi-Focus Reflector (MFR) Head Lights | — | std |
| LED side puddle lamps | — | std |
| Manual aero flush outside door handle | — | std |
| Power adjustable heated outside mirrors | — | std |
| Rear charge port door | — | std |
| Rear LED combination lamps | — | std |
| Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) | — | std |
| Auto Light Control headlights | — | std |
| Privacy glass (rear doors, tailgate, quarter glass) | — | std |
| Rear spoiler with LED High Mounted Stop Lamp | — | std |
Powertrain4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Nissan Rogue Sport | Kia EV6Light RWD |
|---|---|---|
| All Wheel Drive (AWD) | — | std |
| Drive Mode Select (DMS) | — | std |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with auto hold | — | std |
| Shift-by-Wire gear selector | — | std |
Chassis2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Nissan Rogue Sport | Kia EV6Light RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front MacPherson struts with selective damping control value | — | std |
| Rear Hydraulic Rebound Stop shock absorbers | — | std |
Cargo2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Nissan Rogue Sport | Kia EV6Light RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Hidden storage tray in cargo area | — | std |
| Luggage board | — | std |
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
Kia EV6
Top recalls
- critical Electrical System 26V431000 · 8 vehicles
- high Electrical System 24V867000 · 62,872 vehicles
- high Electrical System 24V200000 · 48,232 vehicles
- high Parking Brake 22V322000 · 9,014 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Nissan Rogue Sport | Kia EV6Light RWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — | — 5 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | BEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Rogue Sport | EV6 RWD (Long Range) |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 28 | 117 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,400 | $650 |
| EV range | — | 310 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 Kia EV6?
The Nissan Rogue Sport wins clearly, 64.9 to 58.3, on safety. The Kia EV6 is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.7 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport scores 64.9 and the 2022 Kia EV6 58.3. 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 Kia EV6?
2022 Nissan Rogue Sport: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall (1 filed with no repair available). 2022 Kia EV6: no NHTSA rating yet, grade D, 4 recalls. 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 Kia EV6?
Where the 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (12 against 279 filed with NHTSA) and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 92 against 68). Where the 2022 Kia EV6 answers: it is rated 117 combined against 28 (EPA mpg or MPGe) and costs $1,750 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($650 against $2,400).