First Test: 2008 Nissan Rogue SL
| 2008 NISSAN ROGUE | | POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS | | Drivetrain layout | Front engine, FWD | | Engine type | I-4, alum block/head | | Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl | | Displacement | 151.9 cu in/2488 cc | | Compression ratio | 9.6:1 | | Power (SAE net) | 170 hp @ 6000 rpm | | Torque (SAE net) | 175 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | | Weight to power | 19.8 lb/hp | | Transmission | Cont variable auto | | Axle/final-drive ratios | 6.12:1/2.63:1 | | Suspension, front; rear | Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar | | Steering ratio | 17.0:1 | | Turns lock-to-lock | 3.1 | | Brakes, f;r | 11.8-in vented disc; 11.7-in disc, ABS | | Wheels, f;r | 7.0 x 17 in, cast aluminum | | Tires, f;r | P225/60R17 98H M+S, Dunlop Grandtrek ST20 | | DIMENSIONS | | Wheelbase | 105.9 in | | Track, f/r | 60.6/61.0 in | | Length x width x height | 182.9 x 70.9 x 65.3 in | | Ground clearance | 8.3 in | | Apprch/Depart angle | 21.8/21.7 deg | | Turning circle | 37.4 ft | | Curb weight | 3359 lb | | Weight dist., f/r | 59/41% | | Towing capacity | 1000 lb | | Seating capacity | 5 | | Headroom, f/r | 40.4/38.3 in | | Legroom, f/r | 42.5/35.3 in | | Shoulder room, f/r | 55.9/53.6 in | | Cargo volume | 57.9/28.9 cu ft | | TEST DATA | | Acceleration to mph | | 0-30 | 2.9 sec | | 0-40 | 4.2 | | 0-50 | 5.9 | | 0-60 | 8 | | 0-70 | 10.5 | | 0-80 | 13.7 | | Passing, 45-65 mph | 4.1 sec | | Quarter mile | 16.2 sec @ 86.2 mph | | Braking, 60-0 mph | 132 ft | | Lateral acceleration | 0.78 g (avg) | | MT figure eight | 28.4 sec @ 0.58 g (avg) | | Top-gear revs @ 60 mph | 2000 rpm | | CONSUMER INFO | | Base price | $21,535 | | Price as tested | $22,640 | | Stability/traction control | Yes/yes | | Airbags | Dual front, front side, f/r curtain | | Basic warranty | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | | Powertrain warranty | 5 yrs/60,000 miles | | Roadside assistance | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | | Fuel capacity | 15.9 gal | | EPA city/hwy econ | 22/27 mpg | | CO2 emissions | 0.81 lb/mile | | MT fuel economy | 22.2 mpg | | Recommended fuel | Unleaded regular |
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