Compare the2026 Nissan Rogue Plug-In HybridVS 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV

The Nissan Rogue Plug-In Hybrid has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags help prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The Sportage PHEV doesn’t offer knee airbags.

The Rogue Plug-In Hybrid has a standard front seat center airbag, which deploys between the driver and front passenger, protecting them from injuries caused by striking each other in serious side impacts. The Sportage PHEV doesn’t offer front seat center airbags.

Both the Rogue Plug-In Hybrid and the Sportage PHEV have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front and rear side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

The Rogue Plug-In Hybrid’s 5 year corrosion warranty has no mileage limitations, but the corrosion warranty on the Sportage PHEV runs out after 100,000 miles.

There are over 32 percent more Nissan dealers than there are Kia dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the Rogue Plug-In Hybrid’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Nissan vehicles are better in initial quality than Kia vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Nissan second in initial quality, above the industry average. With 12 more problems per 100 vehicles, Kia is ranked 8th.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ March 2026 Auto Issue reports that Nissan vehicles are more reliable than Kia vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Nissan 4 places higher in reliability than Kia.

The Rogue Plug-In Hybrid’s 2.4 DOHC 4-cylinder hybrid produces 61 lbs.-ft. more torque (332 vs. 271) than the Sportage PHEV’s 1.6 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid.

The Rogue Plug-In Hybrid has 1.1 gallons more fuel capacity than the Sportage PHEV (14.8 vs. 13.7 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

The Rogue Plug-In Hybrid has a standard locking fuel door and a locking charge port with a power remote release convenient to the driver and which locks and unlocks with the power locks, respectively. The Sportage PHEV doesn’t have a locking charge port. A locking fuel door helps prevent fuel theft and vandalism, such as sugar in the tank and a locking charge port prevents tampering and damage.

For better stopping power the Rogue Plug-In Hybrid’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Sportage PHEV:

The Rogue Plug-In Hybrid’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the Sportage PHEV are solid, not vented.

For better traction, the Rogue Plug-In Hybrid has larger tires than the Sportage PHEV (255/45R20 vs. 235/55R19).

The Rogue Plug-In Hybrid’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 45 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Sportage PHEV’s standard 55 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Rogue Plug-In Hybrid has standard 20-inch wheels. Only 19-inch wheels are available on the Sportage PHEV.

The Rogue Plug-In Hybrid has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The Sportage PHEV doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

For better maneuverability, the Rogue Plug-In Hybrid’s turning circle is 2.4 feet tighter than the Sportage PHEV’s (36.2 feet vs. 38.6 feet).

The Rogue Plug-In Hybrid has standard seating for 7 passengers; the Sportage PHEV can only carry 5.

The Rogue Plug-In Hybrid has 1 inch more front headroom, .3 inches more front legroom, .4 inches more front shoulder room and .3 inches more rear shoulder room than the Sportage PHEV.

Pulling a handle automatically lowers the Rogue Plug-In Hybrid’s second row seats, to make changing between passengers and cargo easier. The Sportage PHEV doesn’t offer automatic folding seats.

Unlike the driver-only memory seat and mirrors in the Sportage PHEV X-Line Prestige, the Rogue Plug-In Hybrid Platinum has standard driver and passenger memory, so that when drivers switch, the memory setting adjusts the driver’s seat and outside mirror angle and the front passenger seat also adjusts to the new passenger’s preset preferences.

The Rogue Plug-In Hybrid Platinum has a standard heads-up display that projects speed, navigation instruction, infotainment and driver assistance information readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The Sportage PHEV doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

The Rogue Plug-In Hybrid’s front and rear power windows all open or close fully with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside the car. The Sportage PHEV’s rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to open or close them fully.

The Rogue Plug-In Hybrid’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The Sportage PHEV’s manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted.

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The Rogue Plug-In Hybrid has standard headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The Sportage PHEV doesn’t offer headlight washers.

Manual rear side window sunshades are available in the Rogue Plug-In Hybrid to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The Sportage PHEV doesn’t offer rear side window sunshades.

The Rogue Plug-In Hybrid Platinum has a 115-volt a/c outlet in the cargo area, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The Sportage PHEV doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.