2022 Nissan Rogue vs 2023 Audi Q5

The 2022 Nissan Rogue, a staple in Nissan's lineup since 2007, continued to impress with its mature and sophisticated design. The exterior featured Nissan’s V-motion grille, multi-level LED headlights, and a sleek floating roof. Inside, the Rogue boasted a layered dash with contrasting colors and surfaces, an electronic gear selector lever, and ample storage space. The 9-inch center infotainment display and Zero Gravity bucket-style front seats added to its appeal, making it a comfortable and stylish choice for drivers.

In contrast, the 2023 Audi Q5 combined subtle curves with angular accents, offering a classy yet sporty appearance. Available in both SUV and Sportback body styles, the Q5 featured a sloping rear roofline and a spoiler-like element above the taillights. Inside, the Q5 maintained a refined and simple layout with leather seating and heated front seats as standard. The 10-inch touchscreen atop the dash and high-quality materials provided a luxurious feel, although the rear seats had more durable plastic elements. The Q5's build quality was solid, ensuring a quiet and comfortable ride.

The 2022 Nissan Rogue received a significant boost in performance with its new 1.5-liter VC-Turbo engine, producing 201 horsepower and 225 lb-ft of torque. This engine, with its variable compression technology, offered a balance of power and efficiency, achieving an impressive 30 mpg city/37 mpg highway/33 mpg combined. The new CVT transmission provided smooth acceleration and responsive handling, while the chassis and suspension delivered a controlled ride with minimal body roll.

The 2023 Audi Q5 offered three engine options: the base 40 TFSI with 201 horsepower, the midrange 45 TFSI with 261 horsepower, and the 55 TFSI plug-in hybrid with 362 horsepower. All engines were paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and standard Quattro all-wheel drive. The Q5 Sportback with the 45 TFSI engine had a noticeable delay in power delivery, but once underway, it provided adequate power. The Q5's handling was sporty and precise, with a good balance between compliance and cornering. The cabin remained quiet, ensuring a luxurious driving experience.

The 2022 Nissan Rogue excelled in interior space and storage options. The front cabin featured numerous storage compartments, including bottle holders, cupholders, a glove compartment, and a center console bin. Rear-seat passengers had access to storage in the doors, seatbacks, and center armrest, along with USB-A and USB-C ports. The Rogue offered 31.6-36.5 cubic feet of cargo space, expandable to 74.1 cubic feet with the second row folded flat.

The 2023 Audi Q5's interior design remained largely unchanged since 2018 but continued to impress with its well-placed infotainment touchscreen and traditional dials for climate controls. The Q5 provided good outward visibility and ample space for taller passengers in both the front and rear seats. Storage options included several oddly sized compartments, a wireless phone charger, and accommodating door pockets. The Q5 offered 25.8 cubic feet of cargo space, slightly reduced to 24.7 cubic feet in the Sportback model.

The 2022 Nissan Rogue featured a comprehensive technology suite, including a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, a 9-inch center infotainment touchscreen, and a 10.8-inch head-up display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto were standard, with wireless Apple CarPlay available on upper trims. ProPilot Assist, Nissan’s hands-on driver-assist technology, was available and integrated with the navigation system for predictive speed control.

The 2023 Audi Q5 came standard with a 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen, offering sharp graphics and quick responses. Both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto were available wirelessly. Higher trims included a Bang & Olufsen audio system and a customizable digital instrument panel. The Q5 could be monitored remotely via a smartphone app, which also allowed for feature control and included a Wi-Fi hotspot.

The 2022 Nissan Rogue came equipped with the Nissan Safety Shield 360 suite, including automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, high beam assist, and rear automatic braking. ProPilot Assist provided advanced driver-assist features, and the Rogue received a four-star overall safety rating from the NHTSA.

The 2023 Audi Q5 received five stars from the NHTSA for overall, frontal, and side protection, and four stars in rollover tests. The IIHS awarded the Q5 a Top Safety Pick+ rating. Standard safety features included forward collision warning, blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise control, and parking sensors. Higher trims added lane-keep assist, a surround-view camera system, and traffic jam assist.