Finding the Right Crossover - 2020 Nissan Rogue vs 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe
Finding the Right Crossover - 2020 Nissan Rogue vs 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe
Posted on July 28, 2020
The crossover SUV market has exploded over the past decade with new models in all shapes and sizes. The 2020 Nissan Rogue and 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe are both mid-size compact SUVs that offer a higher seating position, a lot of interior space, excellent fuel economy, and comfortable seating for five passengers.
2020 Nissan Rogue
The 2020 Nissan Rogue provides a comfortable driving experience with responsive handling and a bundle of standard safety features. This includes the ProPILOT Assist technologies, such as electronic parking brake, steering assist, blind spot warning system, and intelligent cruise control. The Rogue was a winner of the 2019 Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick, as well as being named as a Today's Parent Approved vehicle thanks to its advanced traffic technologies.
The 2020 Nissan Rogue is offered in four model versions across Canada, including Calgary. It starts with the lowest-priced S model ($27,498) and proceeds to the Special Edition, SV, and SL Platinum models. All models included heated front seats, NissanConnect featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and many standard safety features. It comes standard with a 2.5-litre DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine and front-wheel drive, though all-wheel drive is available on some models. The 2020 Nissan Rogue offers 9.1 L/100km city and 7.1 L/100km highway fuel economy. It has a cargo capacity of 1,112 L with the second row remaining upright and 1,982 L when the second row is folded down.
2020 Hyundai Santa Fe
The 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe features a bold and modern design with a large front grille area that commands attention. It offers a number of safety features, but many of them do not come standard on the lower level models. The Santa Fe offers 10.8 L/100km city and 8.0 L/100km highway fuel economy. It has a cargo capacity of 1,016 L with the second row remaining upright and 2,018 L when the second row is folded down.
The 2020 version is offered in four trim levels: Essential, Preferred, Luxury, and Ultimate. Front-wheel drive comes standard with a 2.4-litre GDI Theta II 4-cylinder engine, but all-wheel drive is available on all models. The Essential starts at $29,249 and includes such features as a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Android Auto and Apply CarPlay, heated front seats, Bluetooth, and a rearview camera. There is also an available 2.0 turbocharged GDI engine.
Which Crossover Is Right For You?
The 2020 Nissan Rogue and 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe offer very similar sizes, fuel economies, and features. But in a world where every other person seems to have a crossover SUV, the Nissan Rogue stands out and stands the test of time.
The Nissan Rogue offers a better value for your money. It starts at a lower price point, includes more standard safety features, has better fuel economy, and includes more standard comfort and convenience features over the Santa Fe. It is an easy choice--head to a Nissan dealership in Calgary to find the right 2020 Nissan Rogue today.