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Outback vs Rogue: Capability
Of all the many different opportunities waiting for you in the Sooner State, there is plenty of fun to be had in the great outdoors. You can find lots of places to set up camp and have a fun-filled weekend of R&R out in the sun and fresh air. Getting there requires a strong and capable vehicle that can take you off the road and onto the dirt.
The Subaru Outback continues Subaru's tradition of producing off-road-ready vehicles. Each Outback comes standard with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, a dynamic drivetrain that sends energy to each wheel as needed. This gives you better traction and performance on uneven and tricky terrain, like gravel and mud.
The Nissan Rogue comes with a traditional front-wheel drive system, which doesn't give that same off-road durability. There is an all-wheel drive option; however, you'll have to upgrade to get it.
Subaru Outback vs Nissan Rogue: Spaciousness
You'll want to have enough room to move around and be comfortable inside your SUV. That goes for both passengers and cargo. You'll be traveling to all sorts of places, so having a cabin that can do it all is essential.
The Subaru Outback offers more space for you and your riders to travel in comfort on those long road trips. In the chart below, you can see how each Outback dimension outclasses that of the Rogue, particularly for back seat passengers:
Interior Dimensions (First Row/Second Row) |
 | Subaru Outback | Nissan Rogue |
Legroom | 42.8 inches/39.5 inches | 41.5 inches/38.5 inches |
Shoulder Room | 58.1 inches/57.4 inches | 57.1 inches/37.8 inches |
When it comes to space, the Outback offers more, with its 109 cubic feet of passenger volume compared to the 105.4 cubic feet in the Rogue.
Folding down the rear seats allows you to transform passenger space into room for your gear, equipment, or any other items. The Subaru Outback features 75.6 cubic feet of maximum cargo volume. The Nissan Rogue offers 74.1 cubic feet with its seats folded down, meaning you may have to leave something behind on your journey.