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SUVs Nissan Rogue Hyundai Santa Fe vs Nissan Rogue
14 messages, Last post on Dec 05, 2007 at 8:19 PM
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Replying to: bpizzuti (Nov 21, 2007 11:45 am) Also, I just used the Edmunds.com compare vehicles tool to look at specs and features of the Rogue and Santa Fe side by side. It looks like they are about the same length, height and wheelbase (within an inch or two in all of those dimensions), but the Santa Fe is about four inches wider. That translates into quite a bit more front and rear shoulder and hip room in the Santa Fe, and an extra inch or two of rear seat leg room and head room in the Santa Fe. The Santa Fe also has a lot more cargo space (78 sq ft Santa Fe vs. 58 sq ft for the Rogue), and towing capacity (3500 lbs. Santa Fe vs. 1500 Rogue). The Santa Fe also seems to offer a lot of features standard on the SE and Limited models that either aren't available or are extra cost options on the SL (high trim) Rogue. Finally, gas mileage doesn't seem all that different. Looking at the Rogue SL SULEV AWD (CARB version) vs. the Santa Fe SE AWD, the Rogue is EPA rated at 21/26 mpg, while the Santa Fe is 19/24 (2007 spec since the 2008 specs aren't on Edmunds, yet). That's translates to about a 9% advantage in mileage for the Rogue, or about 60 gallons of gas for every 15,000 miles of driving. That seems pretty good considering the Santa Fe has a 45% horsepower advantage. At the end of the day, though, you need to buy what makes you happy. Drive them both on the same day, and see which one you like better.
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I really only went to drive a Rogue because NissanUSA sent me a voucher for a $50.00 gift card if I drove a Rogue and had the dealer validate the voucher. It's a nice "little" SUV, in my opinion. Was not a fan of the CVT transmission. I kept waiting to hear or feel a shift. Weird. The rear seat room was much smaller than the Santa Fe and the seat of the pants feeling when you mashed the throttle was more substantial in the Santa Fe. I don't regret buying the SF and I noticed my Nissan dealer has not moved a single Rogue from their lot ! |
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Replying to: kdahlquist (Nov 27, 2007 12:21 pm) Regarding gas mileage, the AWD Rogue gas mileage translated into 2007 terms would be about 24/30.
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Replying to: cpca (Nov 27, 2007 1:44 pm) I was thinking the same thing. Santa Fe vs. Murano would be a better comparison. People say the rogue is small and has less power. well duh, its a small crossover vehicle designed to get better mpg. If you wan't bigger and more powerfull the murano is your vehicle.
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Replying to: jd10013 (Dec 01, 2007 4:27 am)
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Replying to: gizzer777 (Dec 01, 2007 7:19 am)
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Replying to: jd10013 (Dec 01, 2007 8:20 am)  I have reached the point of Not wanting any more new cars. They are too loaded with things I never want. The exceptios for me are a decent radio, full air bags and the Stability control. Hyundai's deal is in the packaging where you have to buy stuff you never will need to get a single thing that you want (they are all doing that too) If the hyundai does not hold up, I will be looking for something from maybe 2005-2006....To hell with the gov't mandates and the manufacturers! I still like the Hyundai but am a bit Leary about how durable they really are. Mine has been fine since last Feb...I am still a low mileage driver though. In Nevada (the desert) we have no rust so i do not have to think about that and my Se only has the touring Pkg...so.....I am hoping It is a good one and I can enjoy it for say 5+ years. I used to buy a new auto every 2-3 yrs but no more....The more garbage they put in, the worse your odds are IMHO!  !
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Replying to: bpizzuti (Nov 21, 2007 11:45 am)
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Replying to: corinnelyn (Dec 05, 2007 1:34 pm) Just couldn't get the driver-seat/steering-wheel/gearshift relationship set up right...something was always either too close or too far away. Same thing with the Tuscon (the Sportage didn't have this problem, but there's no Kia dealers around here anymore). Really a shame, because I like the Outlander's features. I might give sitting in one another shot, since I know that particular dealer doesn't get a lot of business, and may really want to move one. |
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Replying to: corinnelyn (Dec 05, 2007 1:34 pm) the outlander engine was kind of loud too.. |
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