Contents:
- Price
- Reliability
- Seat Comfort
- Cargo Space
- Interior Quality
- Interior Features
- Acceleration
- Fuel Economy
- Handling and Ride Comfort
- Safety
- Conclusion
Price
Winner: 2024 Hyundai Tucson
Starting at $27,500, the base model of the Hyundai Tucson edges out the Nissan Rogue in the price battle.
The Tucson SE is practical but limited in amenities, so for those seeking more — like power-adjustable seats, heated front seats, and keyless entry — the SEL trim, starting at $29,650, is a better fit.
The Rogue's lineup starts with the S model at $28,420. Its features mirror the base Tucson, indicating value-driven design. If you desire amenities like dual-zone automatic climate control, push-button start, and adaptive cruise control, consider the SV trim, starting at $30,110.
Both vehicles are competitively priced in the compact SUV segment, offering good value for money.
Reliability
With a J.D. Power rating of 80 points, the 2024 Hyundai Tucson is considered average in predicted reliability. However, Hyundai's standard warranty coverage is exceptional, offering a five-year or 60,000-mile limited warranty and a ten-year or 100,000-mile powertrain warranty.
J.D. Power has not released a reliability rating for the 2024 Nissan Rogue, so we cannot declare a winner in this category. Nissan provides a three-year or 36,000-mile warranty and a five-year or 60,000-mile powertrain warranty for the Rogue.
Seat Comfort
Winner: 2024 Nissan Rogue
Both of these two-row SUVs offer ample passenger space with supportive, well-cushioned seats, and similar legroom at the front. The Tucson adds a few centimeters of legroom in the rear—104.9 cm compared to 97.8 cm for the Rogue—but the difference is likely noticeable only to taller passengers.
The Rogue takes the lead in this category with its NASA-inspired Zero Gravity front seats, providing exceptional comfort on long journeys.
Cargo Space
Winner: 2024 Hyundai Tucson
The 2024 Hyundai Tucson boasts a substantial cargo capacity with 2117 liters of space with the rear seats folded down, and 1096 liters available even with all seats in use.
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The 2024 Nissan Rogue offers 895 liters behind the rear seats and up to 2098 liters with the rear seat folded, still falling short of the Tucson's capacity.
Interior Quality
Winner: 2024 Hyundai Tucson
While both SUVs are commendable for their cabin design and build quality, the Tucson slightly edges out with its interior. The Rogue is well-built and modern, but it has more hard plastic surfaces.
The Tucson, updated in the 2022 model year, maintains clean lines and build quality. Its cabin also ensures a quiet ride, minimizing wind and road noise.
Interior Features
Winner: 2024 Nissan Rogue
The Rogue comes ahead with its array of features and conveniences, earning it the win in this category. Both vehicles come with a standard 8-inch touchscreen supporting Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (wireless for Tucson and wired for Rogue), but the Rogue also offers a 7-inch driver's display.
Additional features in the Rogue include wireless Apple CarPlay, Google Automotive services, Amazon Alexa Auto, and a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12-inch digital instrument cluster.
Acceleration
Winner: 2024 Nissan Rogue
While neither vehicle will stun with their performance, the Nissan Rogue offers a more responsive drive with its 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine producing 201 hp and 306 Nm of torque.
The Tucson is powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine delivering 187 hp and 241 Nm of torque, and has been criticized for its somewhat sluggish dynamics, thus handing the win to the Rogue. Both vehicles handle urban conditions well, but require patience during highway acceleration.
Fuel Economy
Winner: 2024 Nissan Rogue
The 2024 Nissan Rogue excels in fuel efficiency, with front-wheel-drive models achieving 7.8/6.4 L/100km city/highway, impressive for its class. The Hyundai Tucson, on the other hand, averages 9.4/7.4 L/100km for front-wheel-drive models.
When comparing all-wheel-drive models, the Rogue continues to be the more economical choice, offering fuel consumption of 8.4/6.7 L/100km city/highway, compared to 10.2/8.1 L/100km for the Tucson.
Handling and Ride Comfort
Winner: 2024 Hyundai Tucson
The 2024 Hyundai Tucson is praised for its driving dynamics, offering a smooth, comfortable, and nimble ride. Its quiet and refined driving experience makes it an excellent choice for both daily commutes and long journeys. While it may not provide the most thrilling drive, it instills confidence in the driver and ensures a pleasant experience for passengers.
The Rogue receives mixed reviews, with its main drawbacks being awkward handling and a less smooth suspension, leading to a rougher ride on uneven surfaces.
Safety
Winner: 2024 Hyundai Tucson
While comprehensive crash testing for the 2024 Nissan Rogue and Hyundai Tucson has not been completed, some results are available for both vehicles.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awarded the Rogue an overall safety rating of five out of five stars, with five stars for side impact and four stars for frontal impact and rollover tests. The Tucson received similar ratings, with five stars for frontal impact and four stars for rollover tests. At the time of writing, the NHTSA has not released a side-impact rating for the 2024 Tucson.
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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has not conducted crash testing for the 2024 Hyundai Tucson as of this writing, but awarded the 2024 Nissan Rogue the highest rating of "Good" in three crash tests and for headlight illumination. In the updated side crash test, the Rogue received the second-highest rating of "Acceptable".
Both SUVs are equipped with some of the latest safety features, including a rearview camera, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and lane departure warning. The Tucson also offers adaptive cruise control as a standard feature, which is an option in the Rogue.
Conclusion
Winner: 2024 Hyundai Tucson
The Hyundai Tucson and Nissan Rogue are popular choices in the compact SUV segment. These vehicles offer essential technology and safety features, along with comfortable, supportive seating for city driving or long highway journeys. Considering all factors, the 2024 Hyundai Tucson stands out with its well-designed, quiet cabin, superior cargo capacity, and enjoyable handling. It also has a lower starting price.
On the other hand, the 2024 Nissan Rogue provides excellent fuel efficiency, balanced interior features, and comfortable front seats, making it a strong contender in this segment.
