Subaru Crosstrek vs Nissan Rogue Sport in Augusta, ME

The Crosstrek is a subcompact SUV that packs a large punch with surprising spaciousness, elegant seating, and state of the art technology and safety features integrated throughout the lineup to help you stay connected, comfortable and confident on every trip behind the wheel or as a passenger. To help you discover what makes the new Crosstrek such a great option for drivers around Bangor, we're going to compare it to the new Nissan Rogue Sport. Both vehicles are in the same class, but the Crosstrek offers a number of benefits for drivers around South Portland, ME to take advantage of that the new Nissan Rogue Sport otherwise lacks.

2021 Subaru Crosstrek vs. Nissan Rogue Sport

Performance

• The new Crosstrek offers more horsepower than the Rogue Sport does. Under the hood, the Crosstrek comes equipped with a standard 2.0-liter four-cylinder Boxer engine that produces 152-horsepower. The Rogue Sport comes with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 141-horsepower.
• Additionally, the new Subaru Crosstrek offers the option to upgrade to a more powerful 2.5-liter four-cylinder SUBARU BOXER® engine that produces up to 182 horsepower. There are no other options but the base engine for the new 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport.
• Every new Subaru Crosstrek model comes equipped with standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, allowing you to traverse off-road terrain and winter weather around Augusta with optimal traction and control. The Nissan Rogue Sport comes equipped with standard front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive models will cost extra.
• The new Subaru Crosstrek is available with your choice of a six-speed manual or continuously variable automatic transmission with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters, giving you a choice of what kind of driving style you want. The Rogue Sport only offers a continuously variable automatic transmission.
• The Crosstrek is available in a Hybrid model, pairing the 2.0-liter engine with an 8.8-kWh lithium-ion battery to improve fuel economy and provide you with up to 17 miles on pure electric power. The new Rogue Sport isn't available in a hybrid model.
• The Nissan Rogue Sport gets a slight edge in fuel economy on the non-hybrid models, but the Crosstrek offers 16.6 gallons of fuel capacity while the Rogue Sport falls short with 14.5 gallons, allowing you to travel further on a single tank.
• When driving through deep snow in Maine, the Crosstrek lets you do it with ease thanks to 8.7-inches of ground clearance on every model. The Rogue Sport is lower to the ground with 7.4-inches of ground clearance.
• The Subaru Crosstrek is rated to tow up to 1,500 pounds of maximum capacity, while the new Nissan Rogue Sport tops out at towing up to 1,102 pounds.

Price

• While prices can fluctuate from time to time, the new Subaru Crosstrek does start at a more competitive MSRP than the Nissan Rogue Sport. So, if you're looking for a more affordable new compact crossover to drive around South Portland, ME on a daily basis, rest assured that the new Crosstrek will be a better bet overall than the new Nissan Rogue Sport.
• When considering the price of vehicle, it's also beneficial to consider the long-term cost of ownership. Not only do new Subaru models like the new Subaru Crosstrek retain their value well, but the new Subaru Crosstrek has consistently been rated as more reliable in the long run than the new Nissan Rogue Sport.

Features

• Both the Crosstrek and Rogue Sport come well-equipped with a variety of features, but there are a few that you won't find in the Rogue Sport, including a windshield wiper de-icer and a rear-seat occupant reminder system.
• Both the new 2021 Subaru Crosstrek and 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport come equipped with a myriad of smart safety features, but when you equip the Subaru Crosstrek with its available CVT, you'll have access to standard Adaptive Cruise Control through the Subaru EyeSight driver assistance system suite. By comparison, adaptive cruise control cannot be had standard with the new 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport.

Test Drive the New Subaru Crosstrek In Maine at Charlie's Subaru in Augusta

If you want to learn more about why the new Subaru Crosstrek is a great option for you, we invite you to join us in Augusta at Charlie's Subaru to view our entire selection of new Crosstrek models in person. We'll take you out for a test drive and work with you on financing options to help you create the payment plan that works best for you.