2023 Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Rogue

If you’re looking for a stylish new SUV to give your Buford commute a serious upgrade, look no further than the new Kia Sorento! The Sorento is a mid-size crossover that comes with all-wheel drive, powerful performance specs, and the latest technology inside and out. It’s a great choice for any driver, but how does it stack up to key competitors like the new Nissan Rogue? If you’re on the fence about deciding on your new SUV, check out our Kia Sorento comparison below.

Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Rogue: Trim Levels

While it’s true that the Kia Sorento has a slightly higher starting price than the Nissan Rogue (the Sorento starts at $30,090 while the Rogue starts at $27,360), the Kia gives you the advantage of choice, with eight unique configurations to choose from, including four all-wheel-drive upgrade packages. The Rogue, by contrast, only offers five trim levels. Here’s the full list:

Kia Sorento Trim Levels 

• LX
• S
• X-Line AWD 
• EX
• X-Line EX AWD
• SX
• SX Prestige AWD
• X-Line SX Prestige AWD

Nissan Rogue Trim Levels 

• S
• SV
• Midnight Edition
• SL
• Platinum

Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Rogue: Performance Specs

Whether you’re running errands around Roswell or taking the family on a long road trip, you want reliable engine power under the hood of your SUV. In terms of performance specs, the Kia Sorento again gives you the advantage of choice, with two powertrains to choose from compared to the Nissan Rogue’s single offering. If you’re paying for a top-level trim, you deserve top-level performance power to match! Here are all the relevant specs:

Kia Sorento Standard Engine 

• 2.5L 4-cylinder
• 191 horsepower
• 182 lb-ft of torque
• 8-speed automatic transmission
• Towing capacity: 2,000 pounds

Kia Sorento Upgraded Engine 

• 2.5 4-cylinder turbocharged
• 281 horsepower
• 311 lb-ft of torque
• 8-speed dual-clutch auto transmission
• Towing capacity: 3,500 pounds

Nissan Rogue Standard Engine 

• 1.5L 3-cylinder
• 201 horsepower
• 225 lb-ft of torque
• Continuously variable transmission
• Towing capacity: 1,000 pounds

Discover the Kia Sorento at Lou Sobh Kia!

For more information on the Kia Sorento interior, exterior, and performance, feel free to contact our office! You can also set up a test drive around Alpharetta to step inside the Sorento interior and see how it handles on the road for yourself. Be sure to check out our model research hub to learn more about the other Kia vehicles in our current inventory.