Compare the Hyundai Kona to the Nissan Rogue to See Why the Kona Is the Keeper
Searching for a subcompact SUV that's efficient and easy to maneuver around the streets of Dayton? The 2023 Hyundai Kona is the perfect small SUV for city life in Dayton and daily urban adventures. But what makes this new Hyundai SUV the keeper over other competing crossovers like the Nissan Rogue? Voss Hyundai compares these new SUVs head-to-head so drivers from Dayton are seated in the most suitable crossover.
Hyundai Kona vs. Nissan Rogue Engines
The Nissan Rogue's lone powertrain, a 1.5-liter VC-Turbo™ 3-cylinder engine, produces 201 horsepower and 225 pound-feet of torque. There are more options for Dayton drivers with the Hyundai Kona, which has a standard powertrain featuring a 147-horsepower 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine that's rated for 132 pound-feet of torque.
Thanks to a 1.6-liter turbocharged GDI 4-cylinder engine, the Hyundai Kona can output 195 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque. The high-powered Hyundai Kona N produces 276 ponies and 289 pound-feet of torque through a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine.
Hyundai Kona vs. Nissan Rogue Performance
Both SUVs offer all-wheel drive and earn 30 miles per gallon on the city streets of Dayton. The Nissan Rogue climbs to 37 highway miles per gallon, while the Hyundai Kona earns 35 miles per gallon on I-75. Nissan's crossover only offers a generic automatic transmission, while the Hyundai Kona gives Dayton drivers multiple gear selection options, including a 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission featuring SHIFTRONIC®.
Hyundai Kona vs. Nissan Rogue Interior
Each SUV fits five passengers across two rows. The Nissan Rogue has a total cargo capacity of 73 cubic feet and 36 cubic feet behind the rear seats, but this SUV has larger dimensions and is not in the subcompact class. With 19 to 46 cubic feet of cargo space, the Hyundai Kona provides considerable room for its size. There's even a hidden storage compartment in the cargo area of the Hyundai Kona, giving Dayton families more room to store belongings.
Heated front seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel are offered by both SUVs. Nissan's SUV offers a dual panel panoramic moonroof, while the Hyundai Kona lets the sunlight in traveling around Dayton and the Ohio River Valley with its power sunroof.
While the Rogue offers quilted semi-aniline leather seating surfaces, the Hyundai Kona lets Dayton SUV shoppers choose between N Line Sport seats or leather-trimmed seats. The Hyundai Kona has a cabin that's more minimalistic and geared towards Dayton drivers with digital screens.
Hyundai Kona vs. Nissan Rogue Tech
With wireless Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™ integration being a standard tech feature for both new SUVs, Dayton drivers have instant access to their smartphone. The Hyundai Kona has a standard 8-inch color touchscreen and an optional 10.25-inch touchscreen with navigation. The Rogue counters with a NissanConnect® 8-inch color touchscreen display. Jamming out while riding to your Dayton destination? The Hyundai Kona showcases an 8-speaker Harman Kardon Premium audio system, rivaling a Bose 10-speaker premium sound system in the Nissan Rogue.
A wireless charger is offered by the Rogue, while the Hyundai Kona lets Dayton drivers toss their smartphone on a Qi-compatible wireless device charging pad. Nissan's SUV can't match the Kona's Bluelink® Connected Car System setup. The Hyundai Kona's 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster is similar to the Nissan Rogue's 12.3-inch digital dashboard.
Hyundai Kona vs. Nissan Rogue Safety
The Rogue packages assists through its Nissan Safety Shield 360® suite, which is similar to the Kona's Hyundai SmartSense setup. The Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist with Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist in the Hyundai Kona is identical to the Blind Spot Warning and Rear Cross Traffic Alert in the Nissan Rogue. Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go is a helpful assist to navigate Dayton traffic along Interstate 70 in your Hyundai Kona. The Nissan Rogue is missing adaptive cruise control.
Test Drive a New Hyundai Kona in Dayton
The Hyundai Kona has a lower starting price than the Nissan Rogue by roughly $5,000. SUV shoppers from Dayton can search our new inventory to select a Hyundai Kona model. Contact Voss Hyundai with a call or click to schedule your Hyundai Kona test drive around Dayton.
