2023 Dodge Durango vs 2022 Nissan Rogue

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 the vehicle's appeal, making it a comfortable and stylish choice for drivers.

In contrast, the 2023 Dodge Durango, despite entering its 12th model year without a redesign, maintained its attractive and clean styling. The Durango avoided oversized grilles, opting for slim styling with forward-leaning headlights and distinctive "racetrack" taillights. The SRT models featured unique styling elements like a Viper-like hood and dual exhaust outlets. Inside, the Durango offered a mix of materials suited to various trim levels, with the Citadel and SRT models adding luxurious touches like Nappa leather upholstery and heated seats. The Durango's interior, while not as distinctive as its exterior, provided a comfortable and functional space for passengers.

The 2022 Nissan Rogue received a significant performance boost with its new 1.5-liter VC-Turbo engine, producing 201 horsepower and 225 lb-ft of torque. This engine, part of the VC-Turbo family, featured a variable compression ratio, enhancing both power and efficiency. The Rogue's fuel economy was impressive, with EPA estimates of 30 mpg city/37 mpg highway/33 mpg combined. The new CVT transmission offered wider gear ratios, improving acceleration and responsiveness. The Rogue's chassis and suspension provided a smooth, controlled ride, with good steering feel and a tight turning diameter of 35.4 feet.

The 2023 Dodge Durango offered a range of powertrains, starting with the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine, producing 293-295 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. The 5.7-liter Hemi V8, standard on the R/T and optional on the Citadel, delivered 360 hp and 390 lb-ft of torque. The SRT 392 model featured a 6.4-liter Hemi V8 with 475 hp and 475 lb-ft of torque, while the SRT Hellcat boasted a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 with 710 hp and 645 lb-ft of torque. The Hellcat's performance was particularly impressive, with a 0-60 mph time of 3.5 seconds. The Durango's adaptive-damping suspension, Pirelli P Zero tires, and Brembo brakes made managing its power easier, though its size could be awkward on twisty roads.

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's cargo area offered 31.6-36.5 cubic feet of space with the second row up and 74.1 cubic feet with it folded flat.

The 2023 Dodge Durango provided seating for six or seven passengers, depending on the configuration. The SXT, GT, and R/T models came with a three-seat second-row bench, while the Citadel, SRT 392, and SRT Hellcat models featured second-row captain's chairs. The Durango's interior space was competitive with other three-row midsize SUVs, though it offered less cargo space than some rivals, with 17.2 cubic feet behind the third row, 43.3 cubic feet with the third row folded, and 85.1 cubic feet behind the first row. The Durango also excelled in towing capacity, with V6 models capable of towing up to 6,200 pounds and V8 models up to 8,700 pounds.

The 2022 Nissan Rogue's 2021 makeover included significant technology upgrades, which carried over to the 2022 model. Upper trim levels featured a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, a 9-inch center infotainment touchscreen, and a 10.8-inch head-up display. The Rogue supported Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, with wireless Apple CarPlay available on higher trims. ProPilot Assist, Nissan's hands-on driver-assist technology, was available and integrated with the navigation system for predictive speed control.

The 2023 Dodge Durango offered an 8.4-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay/Android Auto on SXT and GT models, while the Citadel and SRT models received a 10.1-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. The larger screen featured the Uconnect 5 system, which was responsive and user-friendly. The SRT models included the Performance Pages app, providing performance information like timers and a g-force meter. A 19-speaker Harman Kardon audio system was available with the Premium Package on the SRT Hellcat model.

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. The Rogue also featured ten supplemental airbags, extended crumple zones, and Nissan’s Intelligent Driver Alertness technology. ProPilot Assist, available on higher trims, combined steering-assist and adaptive cruise control for enhanced safety. The 2022 Rogue received a four-star overall safety rating from the NHTSA and a Top Safety Pick+ rating from the IIHS for the 2021 model.

The 2023 Dodge Durango received mixed safety ratings. The IIHS gave it top marks in some tests but a "Marginal" score in the driver-side small overlap front test. The NHTSA awarded the Durango a four-star overall safety rating, with five stars in the side crash test and four stars in the frontal crash test. RWD models received four stars in the rollover test, while AWD models got three stars. Standard driver-assist features included blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert, with additional features like forward collision warning and adaptive cruise control standard only on the Citadel.