Ready to lease your next small crossover SUV? If you’re looking to lease a reliable compact SUV in Miami, you’d be doing yourself a disservice by not considering leasing either the 2022 Nissan Rogue or leasing the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan. These two are among the best small crossovers out there. Any shopper that finally seals a lease deal on either the new Rogue or the Tiguan is quite lucky to have gotten a well-rounded package of class-leading passenger and cargo space, a long list of features, and fuel-efficient powertrains.
The 2022 Nissan Rogue and the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan are the top-rated SUVs in the compact crossover segment. You definitely can’t go wrong leasing either model. But then, how do they stack against each other. Will leasing the 2022 Rogue offer you a more reliable small crossover than leasing the 2022 Tiguan?
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Nissan’s best-selling vehicle returns to the 2022 Nissan lineup with minor updates and upgrades. Of course, we don’t expect much from the Rogue this year, after it got a full redesign in the 2021 model year that enhanced the Rogue’s comfort, passenger and cargo space, and updated tech niceties.
Now in the second year of marking its third generation, the 2022 Rogue comes with a new and more powerful powertrain and better fuel economy figures. The uninspiring non-turbo 2.5-liter four-cylinder now makes way for a new 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine that packs 201 hp and 225 lb-ft of torque (20 hp and 44 lb-ft more than the dumped powertrain. This new turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine is hooked to a revised continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) to boost the 2022 Rogue’s acceleration and improve the fuel economy numbers. The 2022 Rogue also sports the Nissan’s New brand badging and rear sunshades.
On the other end, the hot-selling Volkswagen Tiguan may not be so popular in the small crossover SUV segment like the Tiguan, but this best-selling car in the Volkswagen lineup is equipped with loads of appealing traits to make it an irresistible option in the segment. The Tiguan was first launched in 2007. In 2018, VW gave the Tiguan a ground-up redesign to mark the beginning of its second generation.
For 2022, the Tiguan brings a fresh makeover to the VW lineup. The updated 2022 Tiguan sports a fresh exterior styling with LED headlights and taillights, restyled grille, updated wheel designs, and new exterior colors (Oryx White and Kings Red Metallic). The refreshed VW Tiguan boasts updated interior amenities and detailing, including a new steering wheel with touch-sensitive controls (available only in higher trim levels), seating upholstery, heated front seats, and a digital gauge cluster display. VW has also equipped the new Tiguan with more driver-assist features like adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and a semi-autonomous driving mode. Finally, a third-row seat is still available in the 2022 Tiguan.
Powertrain And Transmission
Under the hood, both SUVs offers a sole powertrain with different power range, torque, and transmission. If you want more power and higher torque, you should consider leasing the 2022 Nissan Rogue that gets 17 more horses and 4 more torque than the 2022 Tiguan. While the 2022 Rogue may have more power and torque than the Tiguan, the Rogue’s new CVT does poorly at switching gears while moving the Rogue from streets to the freeway, quite unlike the Tiguan’s slick-shifting eight-speed automatic.
All models of the 2022 Rogue are powered by the new 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine that sends power through Nissan’s variable compression ratio technology and new CVT to the front wheel and all-wheel. This new powertrain puts out 201 horsepower and 225 lb-ft of torque, 20 hp, and 44 lb-ft more than the outgoing 2.5-liter naturally aspirated engine.
Like the Rogue, the 2022 Tiguan is powered by a single-engine. All models are equipped with a 2.0-liter turbo-four engine that generates 184 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque. This powertrain is hooked to an eight-speed automatic transmission, with a front-wheel-drive standard and AWD or 4Motion system optional.
Handling And Performance
Both SUVs offer a composed and gentle ride quality. However, with the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan lease deal, you’d be getting better performance than what the Tiguan has to offer.
While the 2022 Rogue feels a bit faster than the previous model, the Rogue still can’t compete with some of its close rivals like the 2022 Tiguan when it comes to driving dynamics, thanks in part to its new continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). But we still appreciate Nissan’s candid effort to improve the Rogue’s performance by providing a better powertrain.
Volkswagen has made so many improvements in the driving manners of the 2022 Tiguan. Unlike its outgoing year model, the new Tiguan has a more refined powertrain with improved driving dynamics—firm handling. However, the Tiguan’s acceleration is below that of the 2022 Rogue.
Fuel Economy
You’ll be making slightly fewer stops at the gas station with the 2022 Rogue than you’ll make with the 2022 Tiguan. With a new powertrain equipped in the 2022 Rogue to optimize power and efficiency, leasing the 2022 Nissan Rogue is a more efficient option.
While Nissan estimates the 2022 Rogue’s fuel economy figures to boost to 33 mpg combined, the 2022 Tiguan most efficient model earns 23/29 mpg city/highway.
Interior
Inside, both SUVs sport refined cabins with soft-touch materials and a great fit and finish. While the VW’s restyled cabin is best described as functional and simple, the Rogue maintains a classy cabin with a standard infotainment touchscreen and digital gauge display.
When it comes to seating, the 2022 Tiguan is the only crossover SUV in the segment that can seat up to seven people—two people more than what you get with the 2022 Rogue. Also, the new Tiguan offers more passenger space than the Rogue, with the rear seats offering more leg and headroom than the Nissan Rogue. However, leasing the 2022 Tiguan is a better bet if you’re more about lugging cargo.
The 2022 Nissan Rogue and the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan easily woos shoppers with their charm—strong build quality, refined ride, huge passenger and cargo space, and impressive fuel economy. To get the most rewarding bargain when you lease any of these compact SUVs, contact VIP Auto, 620 75TH ST, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33141, https://www.vipleasemiami.com/.
