2026 Nissan Rogue vs. Kia Sportage Interior Design

The 2026 Nissan Rogue and 2026 Kia Sportage are ready to keep you and your family comfortable on every journey thanks to a collection of convenient amenities. The Nissan Rogue has more seating material options available, with cloth, cloth and leatherette, leather, or semi-aniline leather, whereas the Kia Sportage has either woven cloth or SynTex seat upholstery. Stay warm in the winter thanks to available heated front seats in either SUV, with the Rogue also offering available heated rear seats and Sportage ventilated rear seats. Regulate interior temperatures with available tri-zone automatic climate control in the Rogue or dual-zone automatic climate control in the Sportage.

Available Rogue interior features include:

• Cloth, cloth and leatherette, leather, or semi-aniline leather seat upholstery
• Eight-way power driver’s seat with memory
• Four-way power front passenger’s seat
• Heated front and rear seats
• 60/40 split folding rear seat
• Heated, TailorFit® leatherette-wrapped steering wheel
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror
• Illuminated entry
• Ambient interior lighting
• Dual- or tri-zone automatic climate control
• Manual rear door sunshades

2026 Nissan Rogue vs. Kia Sportage Size & Cargo Space

Find ample room in the roomy interiors of the 2026 Nissan Rogue and 2026 Kia Sportage. These SUVs feature two rows of comfortable seating, with space for up to five passengers. The Rogue has more space for stretching in the front row, with 41.1 inches of headroom and 41.5 inches of legroom, compared to the Kia Sportage and its 39.6 inches of headroom and 41.4 inches of legroom. When it comes to storage space, the SUVs are remarkably close, with both sharing a maximum cargo capacity of 74.1 cubic feet.

Compare interior specifications in the following table.

2026 Nissan Rogue vs. Kia Sportage Technology

The 2026 Nissan Rogue and 2026 Kia Sportage bring intuitive technology to your fingertips to help keep you connected. The Sportage has a standard 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, with the Nissan Rogue having an available 12.3-inch NissanConnect® display. Access key features through wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ and Bluetooth® in either SUV. Each SUV has its own available digital services, with NissanConnect in the Rogue and Kia Connect in the Sportage, which allow you to use a wealth of handy features, including Wi-Fi® hotspot capability, navigation, and digital key capability. Keep your phone charged conveniently with the available wireless charging station in both SUVs. Enjoy next-level audio with available premium audio systems, including the Bose® ten-speaker premium sound system in the Nissan Rogue or Harman Kardon® eight-speaker premium surround sound system in the Kia Sportage.

Available Rogue technology features include:

• Bose ten-speaker premium sound system
• 7- or 12.3-in. driver information center
• Voice-activated navigation
• Amazon Alexa Built-in
• SiriusXM® Traffic and Travel Link® capability

2026 Nissan Rogue vs. Kia Sportage Safety Features

Elevate your confidence with the advanced safety systems inside the 2026 Nissan Rogue and 2026 Kia Sportage. You’ll find lane management systems, collision avoidance, automatic emergency braking, and blind spot monitors available in either SUV, ready to lend a hand on daily drives. Both SUVs also have access to advanced vision systems, with the intelligent Around View® monitor available to the Nissan Rogue and a surround view monitor available to the Kia Sportage. The Nissan Rogue has the available ProPILOT Assist 2.1 single-lane highway driving system available, which eases the strain of road trips through speed and position controls, while the Sportage has Highway Driving Assist available.

Available Rogue safety features include:

• Nissan Safety Shield® 360
  • Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection
  • Blind spot warning
  • Rear cross-traffic alert with rear automatic braking
  • High beam assist
  • Lane departure warning
  • Rear automatic braking
• Predictive brake assist
• Intelligent driver alertness
• Front, rear, and side sonar system
• ProPILOT Assist 2.1 hands-on driver assistance
• Intelligent cruise control with full-speed range and hold with traffic stop and go
• Traffic sign recognition with speed limiter

2026 Nissan Rogue vs. Kia Sportage Exterior Design

The 2026 Nissan Rogue and 2026 Kia Sportage have stylish and sleek exteriors sure to turn heads. Both SUVs have 17-, 18-, or 19-inch wheel options, and have available all-terrain tires for adventurous travel. While you can find LED lighting on either vehicle, the Nissan Rogue has intelligent auto LED headlights, while the Sportage has LED projector headlights. The Nissan Rogue and Kia Sportage can enhance your cargo capabilities with a roof rack and available power liftgates. While the Sportage has an available panoramic sunroof with power sunshade, the Rogue has an available tilting and sliding dual-panel panoramic moonroof with power sunshade for next-level natural lighting and ventilation.

Available Rogue exterior features include:

• Intelligent auto LED headlights, daytime running lights, and taillights
• Heated, power outside mirrors with LED turn signal indicators and reverse tilt-down feature
• Tilting and sliding dual-panel panoramic moonroof with power sunshade
• Motion-activated liftgate

2026 Nissan Rogue vs. Kia Sportage Specs & MPG

Find energetic and capable performance with the 2026 Nissan Rogue and 2026 Kia Sportage engines. The Nissan Rogue utilizes a 1.5L VC-Turbo® three-cylinder engine, which makes an impressive 201 horsepower and maintains up to 36 highway MPG, and is paired with an Xtronic CVT® (continuously variable transmission). Meanwhile, the Kia Sportage uses a 2.5L inline four-cylinder (I4) engine, which produces 187 horsepower and has an eight-speed automatic transmission. The Nissan Rogue can tow up to 1,500 pounds, while the Kia Sportage can handle up to 2,500 pounds.

See how the engines compare in the following table.