2025 Ford Escape vs. Nissan Rogue Comparison with Price, Specs, & Photos

In a fiercely competitive segment, the Ford Escape remains one of the most popular compact SUVs out there, thanks to its incredible versatility and refined driving manners. But it’s not the only option out there, and thanks to a seemingly attractive starting price, the Nissan Rogue gets quite a bit of attention as well. This inevitably leads to the question of how the two compare, so we thought we’d tackle the subject here. Let’s have a look.

At first glance, there is a lot about these vehicles that look similar, which makes the slight price advantage for the Rogue look more appealing. Both vehicles are front-wheel drive with available all-wheel drive, they both come with 17-inch wheels and LED exterior lighting, and they both have standard 1.5-liter engines. But here is where we start to see some key differences, and these add to that lower starting price maybe not being so appealing after all.

Though both engines have the same displacement, the Escape is a four-cylinder, compared to the Rogue’s three-cylinder. It might not seem like a big deal, but the extra cylinder helps the Escape run more smoothly, and you’ll notice the more refined road manners behind the wheel. This might not such an issue for the Rogue if Nissan offered an alternative to the three-cylinder engine, but they don’t, it’s your only option with the Rogue. The Escape offers four different drivetrain options, including a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid, a clear advantage for the Ford.

The Escape is certainly better-equipped than the Rogue, and across a wide range of areas. First is infotainment, where both vehicles come with 8-inch touchscreens. But the Escape also comes with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, while you’re stuck with a wired connection in the Rogue. You can upgrade to a higher trim in the Rogue in order to get that wireless capability, and it comes with a bigger screen as well, but upgrading in the Escape will get you an even bigger one. And whatever you play with that infotainment system will sound better in the Escape, thanks to the greater number of speakers. A power-adjustable driver’s seat and a power liftgate are both standard on the Escape, but require moving up to a higher trim in the Rogue. And to top it all off, you get a bit more space in the Escape, both cargo space and legroom, just an extra bit of comfort to go with that excellent standard equipment.