2021 Nissan Rogue vs 2021 Tesla Model Y
The Tesla Model Y wins clearly, 82.2 to 50.8, on fuel & range, safety.
2021 Nissan Rogue
The 2021 Nissan Rogue is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Rogue AWD, is EPA-rated at 33 mp…
2021 Tesla Model Y
The 2021 Tesla Model Y is sold in the U.S. as an electric compact SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Model Y Long Range AWD, is…
2021 Tesla Model Y
Clear winThe Tesla Model Y wins clearly, 82.2 to 50.8, on fuel & range, safety.
| Category · weight | 2021 Nissan Rogueoverall 50.8 | 2021 Tesla Model Yoverall 82.2 | ||||||||||||
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| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 28.1 | 100 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 67.9 | 68.9 | ||||||||||||
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 & cargonot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| 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 | 50.8 | 82.2 | ||||||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 2 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Nissan Rogue and Tesla Model Y
Nissan Rogue: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available) · Tesla Model Y: 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 Tesla Model Y wins
- It is rated 129 combined against 33 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $1,450 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($600 against $2,050).
- It carries 5 NHTSA overall stars against 4.
Where the 2021 Nissan Rogue answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (291 against 1,092 filed with NHTSA).
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
Top recalls
- critical Engine And Engine Cooling 25V437000 · 443,899 vehicles
- critical Fuel System, Gasoline 21V068000 · 2,150 vehicles
- high Service Brakes, Hydraulic 23V791000 · 2 vehicles
- high Seat Belts 22V666000 · 8,391 vehicles
- high Fuel System, Gasoline 21V957000 · 24,793 vehicles
- high Child Seat 21V474000 · 47,098 vehicles
Tesla Model Y
Top recalls
- high Exterior Lighting 26V507000 · 20,349 vehicles · filed unfixed
- high Latches/Locks/Linkages 24V554000 · 1,849,638 vehicles
- high Steering 23V085000 · 362,758 vehicles
- high Lane Departure 22V317000 · 7 vehicles
- high Steering 22V037000 · 53,822 vehicles
- high Suspension 21V912000 · 826 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Nissan Rogue | Tesla Model Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | BEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Rogue AWD | Model Y Standard Range RWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 33 | 129 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,050 | $600 |
| EV range | — | 244 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2021 Nissan Rogue or the 2021 Tesla Model Y?
The Tesla Model Y wins clearly, 82.2 to 50.8, on fuel & range, safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2021 Tesla Model Y scores 82.2 and the 2021 Nissan Rogue 50.8. 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 or the 2021 Tesla Model Y?
2021 Nissan Rogue: 4 NHTSA stars, grade F, 10 recalls. 2021 Tesla Model Y: 5 NHTSA stars, grade F, 23 recalls (1 filed with no repair available). 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 and the 2021 Tesla Model Y?
Where the 2021 Tesla Model Y wins: it is rated 129 combined against 33 (EPA mpg or MPGe), costs $1,450 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($600 against $2,050), and carries 5 NHTSA overall stars against 4. Where the 2021 Nissan Rogue answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (291 against 1,092 filed with NHTSA).