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Suzuki Grand Vitara vs. Nissan Rogue Review

How the Suzuki Grand Vitara stacks up against the Nissan Rogue - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara
Price Range: $18,799 - $26,599
2010 Nissan Rogue
Price Range: $20,220 - $23,130
Suzuki Grand Vitara vs. Nissan Rogue Review

Drivetrain
The Nissan Rogue's engine isn't much larger than the Suzuki Grand Vitara's. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Nissan Rogue isn't much more powerful than the Suzuki Grand Vitara.

Utility
The Grand Vitara and the Nissan Rogue can accommodate the same number of passengers. Towing is considerably more the Suzuki Grand Vitara's forte than it is the Nissan Rogue's.

Convenience
You most certainly won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Suzuki Grand Vitara than with the Nissan Rogue, as both offer similar ranges.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Nissan Rogue offers a bit more head room than the Grand Vitara, there frankly isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the Suzuki Grand Vitara provides a bit more head- and leg-room than the Nissan Rogue, there frankly isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The Nissan's tank is approximately the same size as the Suzuki's, though the Suzuki's is a bit larger. The Grand Vitara and the Nissan Rogue compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Suzuki Grand Vitara to the dealership as the Nissan. In terms of fuel economy, the Nissan Rogue has the Suzuki Grand Vitara beat. Producing a precise gas mileage evaluation is so tough that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though both the Rogue and the Rogue perform approximately comparably in terms of fuel economy. Regarding MSRP, the Grand Vitara costs about as much as the Nissan Rogue (though the Nissan Rogue is slightly cheaper).

Warranty
The Rogue and the Suzuki Grand Vitara have the same basic after-sale protection.

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