Two SUVs with more similarities, such as the body structure, starting price, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the model year, horsepower, and fuel economy. First of all, there is a difference in model years. The is 3 years newer. And finally, the 2016 Sportage has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2013 Rogue gets 2.5 more mpg. Among similarities are the body structure, starting price, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.