2021 Jeep Renegade vs 2022 Nissan Rogue

The 2021 Jeep Renegade, introduced in 2015, drew inspiration from the iconic Wrangler SUV, featuring a boxy profile, circular headlights, and a seven-slat grille. Its design, refreshed in 2019, carried over into 2021 with some previously optional features becoming standard. Inside, the Renegade offered a modern, functional cabin with an upright center stack reminiscent of the Wrangler, making controls easily accessible. It came in various trims, including Sport, Jeepster, Latitude, Upland, 80th Anniversary, Islander, Limited, and Trailhawk, each offering unique features and equipment.

The 2022 Nissan Rogue, redesigned in 2021, continued with a mature look, sharing design elements with the Pathfinder. It featured a V-motion grille, multi-level LED headlights, and a floating roof illusion. The interior boasted a layered dash design with contrasting colors and surfaces, an electronic gear selector lever, and ample storage space. The Rogue's cabin was equipped with a 9-inch infotainment display and a 7-inch or 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, depending on the trim. The Zero Gravity front seats and spacious second row provided comfort for passengers.

The 2021 Jeep Renegade offered two engine options: a 2.4-liter four-cylinder with 180 horsepower and 175 lb-ft of torque, and a turbocharged 1.3-liter four-cylinder with 177 horsepower and 210 lb-ft of torque. Both engines were paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission, available in FWD or 4WD. While neither engine was particularly spirited, the turbocharged option provided better torque and refinement. The Renegade's ride quality was solid, with good cornering stability and maneuverability, making it a great city car. The Trailhawk trim, with its off-road capabilities, was the only "Trail Rated" model.

The 2022 Nissan Rogue featured a new 1.5-liter VC-Turbo engine with 201 horsepower and 225 lb-ft of torque, an improvement over the previous model. The engine's variable compression technology allowed for better power and efficiency. The Rogue's CVT transmission offered wider gear ratios, enhancing acceleration and responsiveness. The chassis and suspension provided a smooth, controlled ride with minimal body roll, and the electric power-assisted steering offered good feel. The Rogue's turning diameter was a tight 35.4 feet.

The 2021 Jeep Renegade provided 50.8 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded and 18.5 cubic feet with them in use. Its tall, boxy design offered ample headroom and good legroom in the front seats, while the rear seats were suitable for adults. The Renegade featured various storage solutions, including cubbies and trays, and the front passenger seat could fold forward for additional space.

The 2022 Nissan Rogue offered 31.6-36.5 cubic feet of cargo space, depending on configuration, and 74.1 cubic feet with the second row folded. The Rogue's interior was designed with numerous storage options, including bottle holders, cupholders, a glove compartment, and a center console bin. Rear-seat passengers had access to storage in the doors and seatbacks, as well as USB ports. The second-row seat was a 60/40 split reclining bench.

The 2021 Jeep Renegade came with a standard 7-inch touchscreen, with an optional 8.4-inch screen on higher trims. Both screens featured the Uconnect infotainment system, offering a logical menu layout, easy-to-read graphics, and standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A Kenwood premium audio system was available.

The 2022 Nissan Rogue's technology upgrade included a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, a 9-inch infotainment touchscreen, and a 10.8-inch head-up display on upper trims. Navigation used Google Maps and Waze with voice commands, and wireless Apple CarPlay was available. ProPilot Assist, a hands-on driver-assist technology, was integrated with the navigation system on models with ProPilot Assist with Navi-Link, offering predictive speed control.

The 2021 Jeep Renegade made several safety features standard, including automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-path detection. However, adaptive cruise control, automatic high beams, and parking sensors were optional. The Renegade received a four-star safety rating from the NHTSA.

The 2022 Nissan Rogue featured the Safety Shield 360 suite, including automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, high beam assist, and rear automatic braking. It also had ten airbags and extended crumple zones. ProPilot Assist offered advanced driver-assist features, and the Rogue received a four-star safety rating from the NHTSA, with the 2021 model earning a Top Safety Pick+ from the IIHS.