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    Compact SUV Face-Off: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Nissan Rogue Sport

    These two models stand out from the crowd, but only one is head and shoulders above them all

    2020 subaru crosstrek and 2020 nissan rogue sport chrome

    The Subaru Crosstrek and Nissan Rogue Sport are both very frequently searched on ConsumerReports.org. This is due in large part to how well they have performed in CR’s tests, but it’s also because they have unique enough styling to stand out from a collection of carbon-copy compact SUVs.

    If you’re in the market for an SUV that can handle the day-to-day grind of short trips or commuting, as well as going from the city or suburbs to outdoor adventures, these two are vehicles to consider. Both of these models skew toward the more substantial and mature end of the subcompact SUV class. But it’s not always easy to determine the better vehicle after a short test drive. That’s why CR’s auto experts are here to help.

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    While both compact SUVs have a number of similarities, they also each have their own strengths and weaknesses. The Crosstrek and Rogue Sport are well-rounded packages that should make most owners happy. For this face-off we aren’t including the Crosstrek Hybrid version; it’s difficult to justify its almost $8,000 price premium over the regular Crosstrek.

    To help streamline your shopping process, we take an in-depth look at these two models by comparing how they fared in CR’s testing and surveys. We then let you know which one comes out on top.

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    Jon Linkov

    Jon Linkov is the deputy auto editor at Consumer Reports. He has been with CR since 2002, covering varied automotive topics including buying and leasing, maintenance and repair, ownership, reliability, used cars, and electric vehicles. He manages CR’s lineup of special interest publications, hosts CR’s “Talking Cars” podcast, and writes and edits content for CR’s online and print products. An avid cyclist, Jon also enjoys driving his ’80s-era sports car and instructing at track days.