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2009 Nissan Rogue
Rogue FWD 4dr S
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2008 Kia Sportage
Sportage 2WD 4dr V6 Auto LX
2009 Nissan Rogue
Rogue FWD 4dr S
2008 Kia Sportage
Sportage 2WD 4dr V6 Auto LX
Vehicle
EPA Classification
FWD Sport Utility 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
7  
Engine
Engine Order Code
QR25DE  
Engine Type
Gas I4 Gas V6
Displacement
2.5L/- TBD - 2.7L/162
Fuel System
SMPI  
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
170 @ 6000 173 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
175 @ 4400 178 @ 4000
Transmission
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive 2 Wheel Drive
Trans Type
1 4
Trans Description Cont.
Continuously Variable Automatic
Trans Description Cont. Again
Automatic (CVT)  
First Gear Ratio (:1)
  2.84
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
  1.53
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
  1.00
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
  0.71
Reverse Ratio (:1)
1.75 2.48
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
6.12 4.04
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
24  
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
22 17
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
27 23
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
110  
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
  7.9
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3281 3351
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 2000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
100 200
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Independent Strut MacPherson strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Dual-link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
  w/stabilizer bar
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
0.91  
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.75  
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.8 x 1.0 11.0 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.7 x 0.6 10.3 x - TBD -
Tires
Front Tire Size
P215/70R16 P235/60R16
Rear Tire Size
P215/70R16 P235/60R16
Spare Tire Size
T155/90D16  
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 x 6.5 16 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 x 6.5 16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact  
Front Wheel Material
Steel Alloy
Rear Wheel Material
Steel Alloy
Spare Wheel Material
Steel  
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17.0  
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.1 3.06
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37.4 35.4
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
39.0  
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
15.9 17.2
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
105.9 103.5
Length, Overall (in)
182.9 171.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
70.9 70.9
Height, Overall (in)
65.3 66.7
Tread Width, Front (in)
60.6 60.6
Tread Width, Rear (in)
61.0 60.6
Min Ground Clearance (in)
8.3 7.7
Liftover Height (in)
30.0  
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
37.8  
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
55.2  
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
31.1  
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
57.9 66.6
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
28.9 23.6
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Passenger Volume (ft³)
97.5 103.9
Front Head Room (in)
40.4 40.7
Front Leg Room (in)
42.5 42.1
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.9 56.7
Front Hip Room (in)
53.1 54.6
Second Head Room (in)
38.3 39.4
Second Leg Room (in)
35.3 37.2
Second Shoulder Room (in)
53.6 56.3
Second Hip Room (in)
51.2 54.6
Summary
Vehicle Name
Rogue Sportage
Body Style
4 Door 4 Door