2021 Nissan Rogue vs 2022 Kia EV6

2021 Nissan Rogue
2021 Nissan Rogue
$26,050MSRP
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According to CarGurus experts, the overall rating for the 2021 Nissan Rogue is 9.0 out of 10, while the 2022 Kia EV6 scores 7.7 out of 10. Based on these ratings, the 2021 Nissan Rogue is the clear winner, offering a more well-rounded package with superior comfort, safety, and technology features. If you're in the market for a reliable and versatile SUV, the 2021 Nissan Rogue is the better choice.

Overview

MSRP

$26,050

MSRP

$40,900

Average price

$22,987

Average price

$29,409

Listings

4445

Listings

101
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

9.0 out of 10

Expert reviews

7.7 out of 10
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Great ride quality
  • Premium interior materials
Cons
  • Fairly pedestrian performance
  • Stereo is lacking
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Impressive technology
  • Fun to drive
Cons
  • Unimpressive electric range
  • Not much cargo space

2021 Nissan Rogue Reviews Summary

To characterize the all-new 2021 Nissan Rogue as vital to the automaker's success is an understatement. Not only is the compact crossover SUV the best-selling Nissan in America, but it's also one of the best-selling vehicles in America. Strip out pickup trucks, and the Rogue sits near the top of the U.S. sales chart with its primary competitors, the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. Imagine the pressure on Nissan designers, engineers, and product planners as they prepared the current Rogue's replacement! The good news is that the new Rogue is a better SUV in every way but one.

2022 Kia EV6 Reviews Summary

We didn't expect them to go there. But the designers and engineers behind the 2022 Kia EV6 did—and deleted the template of their company's affordable, cost-conscious brand. This is a $60,000 electric performance car that can genuinely compete with a Tesla Model 3 on everything from tech to style to acceleration to charging time. It's a masterclass of fresh thinking in a market segment dominated by rehashed ideas. And yet, it's hampered by the same major problems that, for decades, remain unresolved. The EV6 would be amazing with battery technology that hasn't yet been invented. For now, we'll tell you what the present life is like with this most unusual and exciting Kia in years.
Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.5L 181 hp I4

Engine

167 hp Electric

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

RWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

181 hp @ 6000 rpm

Horsepower

EV Battery Capacity

EV Battery Capacity

58 kWh

MPG City

27

MPG City

127

MPG Highway

35

MPG Highway

100

Battery Charge Time (120V)

Battery Charge Time (120V)

51 hours
2021 Nissan Rogue
2021 Nissan Rogue
$26,050MSRP
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2022 Kia EV6
2022 Kia EV6
$40,900MSRP
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2021 Nissan Rogue
$26,050MSRP
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CarGurus highlights

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According to CarGurus experts, the overall rating for the 2021 Nissan Rogue is 9.0 out of 10, while the 2022 Kia EV6 scores 7.7 out of 10. Based on these ratings, the 2021 Nissan Rogue is the clear winner, offering a more well-rounded package with superior comfort, safety, and technology features. If you're in the market for a reliable and versatile SUV, the 2021 Nissan Rogue is the better choice.

Overview
MSRP
$26,050
$40,900
Average price
$22,987
$29,409
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.9
4.4
Expert reviews

9.0 out of 10

Read full review

7.7 out of 10

Read full review
Pros & cons
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Great ride quality
  • Premium interior materials
Cons
  • Fairly pedestrian performance
  • Stereo is lacking
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Impressive technology
  • Fun to drive
Cons
  • Unimpressive electric range
  • Not much cargo space
Summary
To characterize the all-new 2021 Nissan Rogue as vital to the automaker's success is an understatement. Not only is the compact crossover SUV the best-selling Nissan in America, but it's also one of the best-selling vehicles in America. Strip out pickup trucks, and the Rogue sits near the top of the U.S. sales chart with its primary competitors, the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. Imagine the pressure on Nissan designers, engineers, and product planners as they prepared the current Rogue's replacement! The good news is that the new Rogue is a better SUV in every way but one.
We didn't expect them to go there. But the designers and engineers behind the 2022 Kia EV6 did—and deleted the template of their company's affordable, cost-conscious brand. This is a $60,000 electric performance car that can genuinely compete with a Tesla Model 3 on everything from tech to style to acceleration to charging time. It's a masterclass of fresh thinking in a market segment dominated by rehashed ideas. And yet, it's hampered by the same major problems that, for decades, remain unresolved. The EV6 would be amazing with battery technology that hasn't yet been invented. For now, we'll tell you what the present life is like with this most unusual and exciting Kia in years.
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Popular Features & Specs
Engine
2.5L 181 hp I4
167 hp Electric
Drive Train
FWD
RWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
181 hp @ 6000 rpm
EV Battery Capacity
58 kWh
MPG City
27
127
MPG Highway
35
100
Battery Charge Time (120V)
51 hours
Look and feel
2021 Nissan Rogue
9/10
2022 Kia EV6
10/10

The 2021 Nissan Rogue sported a handsome new styling with a more technical appearance, making it look more like an SUV than a car. Dark gray plastic cladding covered the Rogue's lower perimeter, and bold, simulated skid plates and lower door protection conveyed a ruggedness that was perhaps too audacious on the SUV's back bumper. Clean LED lighting elements, a prominent V-Motion grille, and proper proportioning lent the new Rogue a modern aesthetic. All trim levels included aluminum wheels sized up to 19 inches in diameter, and the optional two-tone paint with a black roof treatment gave the SUV a custom look.

Four versions of the new Rogue were available, starting with the Rogue S at $25,650 and going up to the Rogue Platinum at $35,430, which featured semi-aniline quilted leather and other upscale amenities. Our test vehicle was a Rogue SL, totaling $35,195 with destination charges. The interior featured an Almond color leather and a standard panoramic glass sunroof, emphasizing its improved roominess. Abundant soft-touch surfaces, appealing simulated wood trim, and fabric-wrapped windshield pillars lent a sense of quality to the cabin. The Platinum trim offered a luxurious look and feel with quilted semi-aniline leather, contrast stitching, and ambient lighting.

The 2022 Kia EV6, on the other hand, was sportier and svelte, resembling a Ford Mustang Mach-E more than a Tesla Model Y. The EV6 was lower and wider, visually at least, with a short highback tail and a lip spoiler that doubled as a lightbar. The wheels were stretched to the furthest corners of the chassis, giving the body hips similar to the wide fenders of a Porsche 911. The headlights squinted in anger, tracing a V-shaped pattern that mirrored the black trim below on the bumper. The wedgy profile looked blade-sharp up top with the angled roofline and twin ducts in the rear spoiler, while the matte silver paint of our test car added a smooth and silken finish.

The EV6's interior featured a curved section of dual 12-inch screens laid on top of a linear dash, a floating center console, and black and white seats covered in suede and leather. Ambient lighting flowed around the dash and circled the rear passengers, who stared at front seat backrests that belonged on the set of a sci-fi movie. The hockey-puck shifter and digital controls further separated the EV6 from basic Kia models. The overall aesthetic was car first, computer second, making the EV6 enjoyable to drive.

Performance
2021 Nissan Rogue
8/10
2022 Kia EV6
7/10

The 2021 Nissan Rogue needed more power. Weighing nearly 3,500 pounds, it was equipped with a direct-injected 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine making 181 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 181 pound-feet of torque at 3,600 rpm. This output was adequate for typical daily-driver use, and the continuously variable transmission (CVT) did a decent job of leveraging the available torque. The CVT was good because you barely noticed it, and programmed ratios helped it sound and feel more like a traditional automatic. Paddle shifters on the steering wheel were available, though not often used.

The Rogue was more adept at getting off the beaten path with available all-wheel drive (AWD), up to 8.2 inches of ground clearance, and new Snow and Off-Road driving modes. The tested Rogue SL with front-wheel drive (FWD) got 27.5 mpg on a driving loop with various roads and speeds, coming up 1.5 mpg short of the official EPA rating. The Rogue's ride and handling were well-tuned, with a new, more robust architecture composed of 35% high-strength steel. The suspension and steering improvements made the Rogue feel predictable, smooth, and athletic.

The 2022 Kia EV6 GT-Line e-AWD, with two electric motors making 320 horsepower and 446 pound-feet of torque, was the most powerful EV6 available at launch. With a 77-kilowatt-hour battery mounted low in the chassis, this 4,600-pound car zipped to 60 mph in a claimed 4.6 seconds and cornered like a getaway car. The top-power GT trim, coming in fall 2022, promised 576 hp and a 0-60 time of less than 3.5 seconds. The base EV6 Light had a smaller battery (58 kWh) and a single motor (167 hp and 258 lb-ft), which was not recommended. The single-motor Wind and GT-Line models paired the larger battery with a higher-output single motor (225 hp, same torque).

The dual-motor GT-Line offered a thrilling driving experience, with torque routed quickly and effectively. The EV6's regenerative braking had more than eight settings, allowing for one-pedal driving in the maximum I-Pedal setting. The car's driving range was disappointing in below-freezing temperatures, with the EV6 delivering only 65 percent of Kia's 274-mile EPA estimate. Charging performance was better, with the EV6 accepting up to 240 kW, though real-world charging stations often delivered less.

Form and function
2021 Nissan Rogue
9/10
2022 Kia EV6
7/10

The 2021 Nissan Rogue featured Zero Gravity seat designs, which were comfortable and aimed to reduce stress on the bones and joints. The improved seats in the new Rogue were more comfortable, with various upholstery options depending on the trim level. The Rogue offered standard air conditioning, with dual-zone automatic climate control in the SV trim and a triple-zone system in the SL and Platinum trims. Rear-seat headroom and legroom were more generous, and the rear doors opened to a nearly 90-degree angle, making it easy to load passengers. The Rogue could accommodate up to three child safety seats, and a rear-seat reminder system was standard.

The Rogue's interior was quieter, thanks to aerodynamic improvements and acoustic front glass. Storage was usefully sized and located, with a new electronic shifter freeing up space under the center console. The Rogue offered a power rear liftgate in most versions, with a hands-free design in the SL and Platinum trims. Cargo capacity was 31.6 cubic feet in the Rogue S and SV, and up to 36.5 cubic feet in the SL and Platinum with the Divide-N-Hide cargo management system. The maximum volume of 74.1 cubic feet with the rear seat down was among the largest in the class.

The 2022 Kia EV6 reinvented core functions, such as door handles that popped out when you got near the car with the key, paddle shifters, and a twisting rotary shifter. The climate controls and stereo controls were combined in a thin touchscreen, which could be frustrating when driving. The EV6 offered generous legroom and headroom in all seating positions, with rear seats that reclined and had air vents with optional heated cushions. The cargo hold was smaller, with just 24 cubic feet behind the seats and 50 when folded. Towing capacity was rated at 2,300 pounds, and the onboard power generator could run 120-volt equipment or charge another EV.

Technology
2021 Nissan Rogue
10/10
2022 Kia EV6
9/10

The 2021 Nissan Rogue offered a competitive infotainment package. The S trim included an 8-inch touchscreen display, Bluetooth, SiriusXM satellite radio, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. The SV and SL trims added NissanConnect Services, a WiFi hotspot, and integration with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. The SL Premium Package and Rogue Platinum featured a larger 9-inch touchscreen display, door-to-door navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay, an upgraded voice recognition system, and a Bose premium audio system. The Platinum trim also included wireless smartphone charging, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, and a 10.8-inch head-up display.

The 2022 Kia EV6's infotainment system was simple, quick, and full of connectivity, though wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto required a wired connection. The instrument panel showed vehicles in surrounding lanes and a 3D bar graph of the car's power and speed. The 360-degree surround-view cameras were sharp and clear, with a 3D rendering of the car. The head-up display (HUD) used augmented reality to display directional arrows and track cars in front. The EV6 came standard with many tech features, including HDA, blind-spot monitoring, fast-charging, dual 12-inch screens, and a wireless charger. Higher trims included a 14-speaker Meridian stereo and a remote parking system.

Safety
2021 Nissan Rogue
9/10
2022 Kia EV6
9/10

The 2021 Nissan Rogue was equipped with a comprehensive collection of advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS) under the Nissan Safety Shield 360 umbrella. This included automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning, and a blind-spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert. The Rogue also had ten airbags, a driver monitoring system, and a rear-seat reminder system. The SV trim added adaptive cruise control with ProPilot Assist, which included lane-centering assistance. The SL Premium Package and Rogue Platinum featured an upgraded ProPilot Assist with Navi-link technology, which used navigation map data to adjust speed for curves and freeway junctions.

The 2022 Kia EV6 had no published test results from any government or independent agency in the U.S. However, it came equipped with impressive tech, including HDA, lane-keeping, cyclist and pedestrian detection, front and rear cross-traffic alert, a driver attention monitor, rear parking sensors, safe exit warning, and rear occupant alert. The Wind RWD trim added front parking sensors, while the Wind AWD had automatic rear braking and 360 cameras. The GT-Line included evasive steering assist and "machine learning" to the adaptive cruise.

Cost Effectiveness
2021 Nissan Rogue
9/10
2022 Kia EV6
4/10
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