Jeep Renegade vs. Nissan Rogue

It all starts with their blueprints. The Jeep Renegade was built with a standard 4x4 drivetrain, an essential element for off-roading and overlanding. Four-wheel drive lets you go just about anywhere. Mountain paths, sandy shores, slick streets, you name it. This drivetrain allows the Renegade to topple terrain others can’t—the Nissan Rogue included.

Why can’t the Rogue keep up? It comes standard with front-wheel drive, perfect for daily driving on manufactured roads. All-wheel drive is optional and will make driving in inclement weather more manageable. However, we recommend sticking to gravel roads, highways, and byways with the Nissan.

The Jeep Renegade Trailhawk is a true adventure lover. This is the Renegade’s off-road-tuned trim, and boy, does it have a lot to offer. For instance, it has the exclusive Jeep Active Drive Low 4x4 system with a 4-Low mode and a 21:1 crawl ratio!

The Trailhawk trim wears a Trail Rated® badge proudly. This badge signifies its excellence in the following categories:

• Traction
• Water Fording
• Maneuverability
• Articulation
• Ground Clearance

Unfortunately, the Nissan Rogue does not offer a similar off-roading trim that earns the Trail Rated® title.

Packing a raincoat, bringing an insulated water bottle, or wearing sunscreen are ways to show up for yourself during your adventures. How do the Jeep and the Nissan show you the same kind of care? Their base models come standard with brand-specific versions of these driver-assistance features:

• Blind Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path Detection
• Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking
• LaneSense® Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist

After a long day of hiking or a weekend spent off-grid, returning to civilization is a breeze in either SUV. Their available Adaptive Cruise Control features can automatically adjust your speed to maintain a preselected distance from the car ahead! With that capability, you’ll be happy to take the long way home.

You’ve just arrived at your destination. After scouring the parking situation, only parallel parking spots are left. If these types of spots are your nemesis, you’ll want to drive the Renegade. This model is available with Parallel and Perpendicular Park and Exit Assist, which controls steering and directs you with audible and visual instructions to engage the gear shift and pedals. The result? Getting into and out of tight squeezes without a hitch.

The Nissan Rogue has available front and rear parking sensors but no similar system that guides you into and out of parking spaces.

Your bags are all packed. It’s time to load it into your SUV. The Renegade has an adjustable cargo floor that can be moved up for easy loading or lowered for bulkier items. If you’re bringing along fishing poles or kayak oars, the Jeep’s front passenger seat can fold downward to accommodate the extra length needed.

In the Rogue, you’ll find a Divide-N-Hide® system, which gives you six ways to organize the trunk. However, you’ll need to upgrade to a higher trim to enjoy this smart storage solution.

Being outside helps you refresh and return to Zen. You’ll feel the same sense of serenity in the Renegade and the Rogue since they offer these available creature comforts:

• Dual-pane panoramic sunroof
• Heated front seats
• Heated steering wheel

The Jeep delivers an additional way to refresh your space: dual-zone automatic temperature control. This standard feature gives control to you and your copilot so you can each set and enjoy your preferred climate. The Nissan makes the same feature available.