2021 BMW i3 vs 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport
The BMW i3 wins clearly, 89.3 to 64.8, on fuel & range, safety. The Nissan Rogue Sport is ahead on space & cargo.
2021 BMW i3
The 2021 BMW i3 is sold in the U.S. as an electric and plug-in hybrid compact hatchback with 4 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the i3, is E…
2021 Nissan Rogue Sport
The 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact hatchback with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Rogue Sport, is EPA-…
2021 BMW i3
Clear winThe BMW i3 wins clearly, 89.3 to 64.8, on fuel & range, safety. The Nissan Rogue Sport is ahead on space & cargo.
| Category · weight | 2021 Nissan Rogue Sportoverall 64.8 | 2021 BMW i3overall 89.3 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 26.3 | 100 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 76.1 | 86 | ||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 80 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 64.8 | 89.3 | ||||||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 3 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Nissan Rogue Sport and BMW i3
Nissan Rogue Sport: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available) · BMW i3: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available). Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2021 BMW i3 wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (1 against 23 filed with NHTSA).
- It is rated 113 combined against 28 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $1,750 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($650 against $2,400).
Where the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport answers
- It has 10 standard driver assists filed with NHTSA against 3.
- It seats 5 against 4.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
specs not availableSafety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPNissan Rogue Sport
Top recalls
- high Electrical System 23V093000 · 712,458 vehicles · filed unfixed
BMW i3
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Nissan Rogue Sport | BMW i3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | BEV, PHEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Rogue Sport | i3 |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 28 | 113 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,400 | $650 |
| EV range | — | 153 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport or the 2021 BMW i3?
The BMW i3 wins clearly, 89.3 to 64.8, on fuel & range, safety. The Nissan Rogue Sport is ahead on space & cargo. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2021 BMW i3 scores 89.3 and the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport 64.8. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport or the 2021 BMW i3?
2021 Nissan Rogue Sport: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall (1 filed with no repair available). 2021 BMW i3: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport and the 2021 BMW i3?
Where the 2021 BMW i3 wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (1 against 23 filed with NHTSA), is rated 113 combined against 28 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and costs $1,750 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($650 against $2,400). Where the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport answers: it has 10 standard driver assists filed with NHTSA against 3 and seats 5 against 4.