Small and capable. That’s what midsize SUVs are all about, and no one knows that better than Nissan and Ford. However, there’s something to be said about the latest offerings by these two automakers which puts things into perspective. Our comparative guide between the 2025 Nissan Rogue and the 2025 Ford Escape is a real eye-opener that you won’t want to miss if you’re looking to get a new ride this year. When you’re ready to check out the latest in Nissan SUVs in person, be sure to stop by Maus Nissan of Brooksville for new family-friendly vehicles near you!

2025 Nissan Rogue vs 2025 Ford Escape

Just because they’re both affordable doesn’t mean you can just pick either one and call it a day. The latest Rogue and Escape are far from similar, and a closer inspection will reveal that the new 2025 Nissan Rogue offers a greater value in Brooksville with so much more to offer than meets the eye. It pays to be informed because once you go with the Ford Escape, there is no escape. At least, not until you pay off your contract in a few years.

Performance

Nissan has a clear favorite, and it’s definitely the Rogue. The latest 2025 Nissan Rogue gets a 1.5L 12-valve VC-turbo 3-cylinder engine with the works, pumping out 201 horsepower and 225 lb-ft of torque. Despite carrying such an intricate powertrain setup, the latest Rogue still gets up to 37 highway miles per gallon for supreme fuel efficiency on an SUV platform. This SUV prioritizes performance with an Xtronic CVT transmission system, independent multi-link rear suspension system with coil springs, and Intelligent Trace Control with available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive. There’s no such thing as overkill when it comes to Nissan, that’s for sure!

What’s going on with Ford’s latest Escape? Not a lot, as you can see with the standard 1.5L EcoBoost engine only putting out 180 horsepower. That’s all you’re going to get unless you go hybrid, and that’ll cost you almost $10k more. But we’re talking about gas models here, and in that case, the 2025 Escape only gets up to 34 highway MPG. That’s hard to justify when the 2025 Rogue can get you 37 highway MPG for greater savings over time.

Safety Features

You really are getting the works when you go with the 2025 Nissan Rogue. Not only does this ride come with an outstanding engine setup standard, but you also get access to Nissan’s current line of safety tech like ProPILOT Assist 2.1 and the HD Intelligent Around View Monitor with Off-Road Mode. Forget everything you know about ProPILOT Assist and fall in love with it all over again with ProPILOT Assist 2.1 which adds hands-free and foot-off driving capabilities. With your Rogue being able to navigate Brooksville traffic and even change lanes for you automatically, we really are living in the future of today!

For being a direct competitor, you would think that Ford would up their game and at least try to match what Nissan has to offer. This is where you would be wrong. There’s no question that the latest Rogue is at the forefront of driving technology, but the 2025 Escape gets by with offering only what it needs to. That would be the standard safety package and BLIS, although you can add a 360-degree camera at an extra cost.

Interior

Be ready for quite literally anything when you choose the Rogue as your trusted road companion in Brooksville. Make the most of 72.9 cubic feet of cargo space (max) with the Divide-N-Hide organizing system offering 6 useful configurations to help in every situation. The 2025 Nissan Rogue supports a dual 12.3-inch screen setup and an available head-up display so your dash can feel like a fully-equipped command center with you in the pilot’s chair. All the while, the available tri-zone automatic temperature control system and dual panoramic moonroof curate the perfect atmosphere where families can enjoy the ride happy and carefree.

You might get a bit of extra space in the front row of the 2025 Escape, but your cargo area suffers greatly with only 65.4 cubic feet to spare next to the Rogue’s ample 72.9 cubic-foot cargo area. The driver and front passenger might be able to get comfortable in the roomier front row, but the rest of the family is left in the dark with no special accommodations to make the overall ride feel comfortable and atmospheric. However, Ford will try to distract you from what really matters by offering red stitching and other style upgrades in the Escape that don’t give any real practical benefits.

Bottom Line

They may look similar on the surface and come in the same price range, but the 2025 Nissan Rogue has more jam-packed into it which makes it a substantially better value over the latest Ford Escape which seemingly does the bare minimum. We can easily see anyone in Brooksville having a greater time in the new Rogue with a wide range of upgraded features in every category.

Take the 2025 Nissan Rogue for a Test Drive!

Bring the family down to Maus Nissan of Brooksville to try out the new 2025 Nissan Rogue in person! Give our team a call at (352) 423-6287 to schedule a test drive or browse our new inventory online to peruse our stock ahead of time.