Escape vs Rogue: Wide Performance Gap for Power, MPG

The gap in performance between the 2022 Ford Escape and the 2022 Nissan Rogue is vast. It really doesn’t matter what type of performance you’re after, either: The Escape is more efficient and more powerful.

Here’s the power output of the two SUVs’ top engines:

• The Nissan Rogue utilizes a 1.5L 3-cylinder engine, making 201 horsepower and 225 lb-ft of torque.
• The Ford Escape utilizes a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine, making 250 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque.

Then, there’s the efficiency gap:

• The Nissan Rogue 1.5L returns an EPA-estimated 30 city/37 highway MPG.
• The Ford Escape 2.5L hybrid returns an EPA-estimated 44 city/37 highway MPG.
• The Ford Escape plug-in hybrid returns an EPA-estimated 105 combined MPGe.

Escape vs Rogue: Ford Offers a Wider Array of Technology and Safety Features

The 2022 Ford Escape has 10 available trims, more than doubling the trim list for the Rogue, which sits at four. This means you can more easily configure the technology and safety features of your Escape. The Rogue offers the S, SV, SL, and Platinum, while the Ford kicks off with the S before moving to the following:

• SE, SE Hybrid, SE Plug-In Hybrid
• SEL, SEL Hybrid, SEL Plug-In Hybrid
• Titanium, Titanium Hybrid, Titanium Plug-In Hybrid

So, what does this all mean? Well, one prominent technology you’ll find among many Escape trims that you won’t find in any Rogue is Active Park Assist 2.0. This feature will actually park your vehicle for you, whether you’re trying to fit into a perpendicular or parallel spot. All you have to do is line the car up, switch to neutral, and hold the park assist button. The crossover will handle the turning of the wheel as well as the acceleration and deceleration.