2023 Volvo XC40 vs. 2023 Nissan Rogue

The 2023 Volvo XC40 has received praise for its elegant presentation, attractive design and standardized tech. How does it compare to the 2023 Nissan Rogue, an SUV with a quiet cabin, solid infotainment, and assortment of safety gear?

Design & Style

The Nissan Rogue is a moderately sized crossover that holds five passengers. Its exterior is distinctive for its many lines and angles that look best with a dual toned paint scheme. It uses an automatic transmission that is continuously variable to conserve fuel, and its cabin is spacious both for passengers as well as cargo. It comes with seventeen inch wheels with the option to upgrade to eighteen or nineteen inches if desired.

The Volvo XC40 perfectly blends ambiance with safety and practicality. Buyers get the option of two 4 cylinder powertrains as well as a hybrid forty eight volt variant which will conserve fuel. Its latest features for this year include 3 new paint colors, which are Silver Dawn Metallic, Platinum Grey Metallic and Bright Dusk Metallic, with the option of a textile upholstery called City Block. Google's latest infotainment system has also been added.

Technology & Safety

The Volvo XC40 does an outstanding job of protecting its passengers via cutting edge technologies such as pedestrian detection, emergency automated brakes, semi-autonomous operation, adapted cruise control and lane management. Amenities within its cabin include nine inch touch displays, climate control, wooden inlays, powered seats that can be heated or cooled, floating style chrome adjusters, rectilinear vents and enough cargo space to hold twenty three suitcases when the back seats are folded.

The Nissan Rogue has done well on its crash tests and has many of the same features as the Volvo, including blind area monitoring, emergency automated brakes, automated high beam headlamps and adapted cruise control. Amenities within its cabin include eight inch touch displays, climate control, powered seats and panoramic sunroof with Bose audio.

Performance

The Nissan Rogue is powered by a turbo 4, 1.5 liter engine that can generate 201 horsepower. Even when equipped with nineteen inch wheels it will absorb large bumps due to its excellent damping. Those that purchase the Volvo XC40 will get a turbocharged 4 cylinder engine that can generate 194 horsepower with the ability to accelerate from zero to sixty in around 6 seconds.

The Bottom Line

The Volvo and Nissan are nearly tied when it comes to safety, seating capacity and performance. But the Rogue suffers from lag when its turbocharger is spooling up, which can make quick acceleration and highway passes a hassle, particularly when fully loaded with passengers. And this combined with the lack of a hybrid option and quirky front makes the Volvo XC40 the winner.

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