Jeep Cherokee vs Nissan Rogue

Are you looking for a capable SUV to drive around Tunkhannock, Harvey’s Lake, and Dallas, PA? If so, then popular models, like the Jeep Cherokee and Nissan Rogue, may be on your radar.

The team at Tunkhannock Auto Mart wanted to help you decide which was going to be the best pick for your Kingston area lifestyle, so we compared the 2020 Jeep Cherokee vs. Nissan Rogue. Check it out and then contact us to test drive your favorite!

Jeep Cherokee vs Nissan Rogue Powertrain

	Maximum Horsepower	Maximum Towing
Jeep Cherokee	270 horsepower	4,500 pounds
Nissan Rogue	170 horsepower	1,102 pounds

 

First, let’s look under the hood, because both of these new SUVs have something to admire here. The Cherokee and Rogue each come standard with front-wheel drive. However, we know that commuters in our area tend to prefer all-wheel drive (AWD) or 4-wheel drive (4WD) for their snowy wintertime commutes.

The great news is that both vehicles offer a smart system that automatically adjusts torque distribution among all four wheels to enhance traction control based on your conditions.

If you need to get moving down a snowy driveway in the morning, however, you might find that the Jeep Cherokee gives you a bit more of a nudge with its available 2.0L turbo I-4 engine. It generates 270 horsepower.

The Rogue only has the one engine, which is a 2.5L I-4 that produces just 170 horsepower. This engine can tow a maximum of 1,102 pounds.

Compare this to the 3.6L Pentastar® V6 engine in the Cherokee, which can tow a maximum of 4,500 pounds.

Driver-Assist Features

When you’re driving around town, both the Jeep Cherokee and Nissan Rogue can help you do so with added confidence thanks to their available smart safety features. These include several systems, like:

• Blind spot monitoring
• Rear cross path detection
• Forward collision mitigation
• Lane keeping system

They also have features to help you park, like a rear backup camera with dynamic gridlines that turn your infotainment touchscreen display into a live video feed of the area directly behind your vehicle while in reverse.

The two vehicles have an available auto rear stop feature as well. This automatically applies the brakes for you if you’re about to hit an object behind you while backing up.

One feature that the Cherokee offers that the Rogue doesn’t is Parallel and Perpendicular Park Assist with Full Stop.

Parallel and Perpendicular Park Assist helps you locate an available parallel or perpendicular parking space. It then automatically steers you into the space so that you can park safely and easily. Simply follow the prompts to shift, accelerate, and brake, and your Jeep Cherokee will do the rest!

Without a similar feature, drivers in the Nissan Rogue may not feel as confident while parallel parking on a busy street.

Is the Jeep Cherokee or Nissan Rogue Right for You?

Only you can know whether the Jeep Cherokee or Nissan Rogue is right for your drives around Kingston, Tunkhannock, and Dallas, PA. However, when our team compared the two, we found that the Cherokee had a lot to offer drivers like you around Harvey’s Lake.

If you want to see it in action for yourself, contact the team at Tunkhannock Auto Mart and we’ll get you behind the wheel.

Contact our Jeep dealership to test drive the new Cherokee today!