The 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport and 2022 Kia Seltos are affordable subcompact SUVs, but they still offer lots of technology and safety features. Here’s how they compare.
2022 Kia Seltos
2022 Kia Seltos Starting Price: $22,590 | Price yours or View listings near you
Above Average: Good standard safety tech; passenger and cargo space; warranty; AWD on most trims.
Below Average: More expensive than most competitors; weak base engine; DCT transmission on turbo model not always smooth.
Consensus: A stylish subcompact SUV, the 2022 Kia Seltos offers good passenger space, a number of standard safety features, and an interior of a more expensive vehicle.
2022 Nissan Rogue Sport
2022 Nissan Rogue Sport Starting Price: $24,260 | Price yours or View listings near you.
Above Average: Sporty looks; responsive steering; city-friendly size; good standard equipment.
Below Average: Engine can feel underpowered; drivetrain noise; infotainment tech needs updating.
Consensus: The 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport is a smaller brother to the standard Rogue, and brings with it good looks, fun driving traits, and a compact yet roomy body that’s a good fit for city life.
Seltos vs. Rogue Sport: Character and Value
Kia Seltos
Slotted between the Soul and the Sportage in Kia’s lineup, the 2022 Seltos is a subcompact SUV that’s impressively roomy for its size. It has a stylish and modern exterior design that even has a bit of ruggedness thrown in. Inside, there’s good space for adults and ample cargo room. The quality of the materials used and the interior design give it the vibe of a more expensive SUV.
However, the base 146-horsepower 4-cylinder could be stouter. Acceleration to highway speeds takes some time. There’s an available 175-horsepower turbocharged 4-cylinder that’s much more satisfying. It pairs with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic. All-wheel drive (AWD) is standard on all but one trim.
We’re impressed by the standard features of the Seltos. New this year is a suite of safety tech features, including forward collision-avoidance assist, driver attention warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-departure warning, and lane-following assist that is standard even on the base model. Also included are three drive modes, 60/40 split back seats, and an 8-inch infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay integration.
There’s also a new Nightfall trim that comes with the turbo engine, all-wheel drive, black 18-inch alloy wheels and grille insert, and rugged roof rails and rocker sills.
It’s worth noting that the step-up S trim is only $200 more than the base LX, and includes a 10.25-inch touchscreen and the availability of other options such as wireless charging, a Bose premium audio system, a sunroof, and leather seats. It’s the only trim with front-wheel drive as standard and all-wheel drive as optional. The top Turbo trim includes a Bose premium audio system and Kia’s impressive Highway Driving Assist semi-autonomous driving system with adaptive cruise control.
Rogue Sport
The 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport is a subcompact crossover that sits below the brand’s popular Rogue SUV. Borrowing from the Rogue’s style is a good thing, as is the comfortable, smart cabin design with good space for people and things.
The 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder engine provides 141 horsepower and 147 lb-ft of torque to the front wheels (standard) or all four wheels (AWD optional) through a continuously variable transmission (CVT). We find the Rogue Sport’s power to be adequate, but not more. The AWD system is best used for inclement weather on paved or graded roads, rather than serious off-roading.
A 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility is standard equipment, as are safety features like automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning, blind-spot warning, and rear cross-traffic alert. Nissan’s ProPilot Assist safety suite is available on higher trim levels.
Similarities
Overall size; total cargo capacity; CVT transmissions; 2.0-liter 4-cylinder base engines.
2022 Kia Seltos Advantages
Better overall fuel economy; more rear seat legroom; more behind-the-seats cargo space; longer warranty; more powerful upgrade engine.
2022 Nissan Rogue Sport Advantages
More front legroom; more shoulder room front and rear.
Which One is Right for Me?
The 2022 Kia Seltos is stylish, spacious, well equipped, and offers good safety tech, all for an affordable price.
The 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport packs lots of value with its many standard features and fundamental capability. Its tidy footprint makes it a good urban runabout.
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| 2022 Kia Seltos | 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport | |
| Popular Powertrains | ||
| Engine | 2.0-liter I4 | 2.0-liter I4 |
| Horsepower | 146 hp @ 6,200 rpm | 141 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 132 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm | 147 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT |
| Fuel Economy | 31 mpg (29 city/35 hwy) | 28 mpg (25 city/32 hwy) |
| Also Available | 1.6-liter turbo I4; 7-spd DCT automatic; AWD | AWD |
| Specs | ||
| Basic Warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Powertrain Warranty | 10 years/100,000 miles | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| NHTSA Overall Safety | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| Max Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 inches | 104.2 inches |
| Overall Length | 172.0 inches | 172.8 inches |
| Width | 70.9 inches | 72.3 inches |
| Height | 63.6 inches | 62.5 inches |
| Turning Diameter | 34.8 feet | 36.9 feet |
| Headroom, Front | 40.0 inches | 39.6 inches |
| Headroom, 2nd Row | 38.4 inches | 38.3 inches |
| Legroom, Front | 41.4 inches | 42.8 inches |
| Legroom, 2nd Row | 38.0 inches | 33.4 inches |
| Shoulder Room, Front | 55.5 inches | 56.6 inches |
| Shoulder Room, 2nd Row | 54.7 inches | 55.7 inches |
| EPA Passenger Volume | 103.5 cubic feet | 96.0 cubic feet |
| EPA Cargo Volume | 26.6/62.8 cubic feet | 22.9/61.1 cubic feet |
