2025 Hyundai Tucson vs 2025 Nissan Rogue
Too close to call: Nissan Rogue 93.6 vs Hyundai Tucson 92.2 with these weights. The Hyundai Tucson is ahead on tech & comfort and space & cargo. Raise the tech & comfort weight from 3 to 4.3 and it flips.
2025 Hyundai Tucson
The 2025 Hyundai Tucson is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid, hybrid and gas compact SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Tuc…
2025 Nissan Rogue
The 2025 Nissan Rogue is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Rogue FWD, is EPA-rated at 33 mp…
2025 Nissan Rogue
Toss-upToo close to call: Nissan Rogue 93.6 vs Hyundai Tucson 92.2 with these weights. The Hyundai Tucson is ahead on tech & comfort and space & cargo. Raise the tech & comfort weight from 3 to 4.3 and it flips.
| Category · weight | 2025 Hyundai Tucsonoverall 92.2 | 2025 Nissan Rogueoverall 93.6 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 99.6 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 85.2 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 81.4 | 92.3 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 88.9 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 89.9 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 79.2 | |||||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 92.2 | 93.6 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Hyundai Tucson: base trim SE FWD · Nissan Rogue: base trim S FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the tech & comfort weight from 3 to 4.3 and the answer flips.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 Nissan Rogue wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (197 against 445 filed with NHTSA).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 83 against 69).
- It is rated 33 combined against 28 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
Where the 2025 Hyundai Tucson answers
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (24 points against 19 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It lists 28 standard driver-assist features against 25.
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
- 5 seats.
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
49 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $28,705 | $28,590 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 3 |
| Engine displacement | 2,497 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder | 1.5L 3-cylinder VC-Turbo DOHC |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | 4 valves per cylinder with Continuously Variable Timing Control System on intake and exhaust valves |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 187 hp | 201 hp |
| Torque | 178 lb-ft | 225 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 25 mpg | 30 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 28 mpg | 33 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 33 mpg | 37 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.648 | 5.676 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | — |
| Transmission type | automatic | manual |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7.1 in | 8.2 in |
| Overall height | 65.6 in | 66.5 in |
| Overall length | 183 in | 183 in |
| Overall width | 73.4 in | 72.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 109 in | 107 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 80.3 cu-ft | 74.1 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 38.7 cu-ft | 31.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 147 cu-ft | 137 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.1 in | 41.1 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.5 in | 39.2 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.4 in | 41.5 in |
| Second-row legroom | 41.3 in | 38.5 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,429 lbs | 3,477 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,429 lbs | 3,477 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4,717 lbs | 4,641 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut with coil springs | Independent strut with coil springs |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link | Independent multi-link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS), rack and pinion, column-mounted | Electric power-assisted |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 38.6 ft | 35.4 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 325 mm | 296 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | Vented disc |
| Parking brake type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | 300 mm | 292 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | Vented disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | alloy |
| Wheel width | 7 in | 7.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 235/65R17 | 235/65R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.3 gal | 14.5 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Bluelink+ | NissanConnect Services powered by SiriusXM |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.6 in | 57.1 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 56 in | 55.9 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
103 features · differences first, then sharedSafety29 differ · 41 listed
| Feature | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Blind Spot Warning | — | std |
| Intelligent Cruise Control with full speed range and hold | std | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction Turning Detection (sensor fusion-type) | std | — |
| Intelligent Forward Collision Warning | — | std |
| Lane Following Assist (LFA) | std | — |
| Front seat mounted side-impact supplemental air bags | — | std |
| Intelligent Lane Intervention | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning | — | std |
| Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors and occupant classification sensor | — | std |
| Rearview camera | std | — |
| Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags with rollover sensor for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection | — | std |
| Hill Descent Control | std | — |
| Rear seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags | — | std |
| Safe Exit Warning (SEW) | std | — |
| 8 airbags - Front, Front Side, Side-Curtain, & Rear Side with Rollover Sensors | std | — |
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) | std | — |
| Brake Assist | std | — |
| Easy-Fill Tire Alert | — | std |
| Electronic Parking Brake w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold | std | — |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | std | — |
| Intelligent Trace Control | — | std |
| Intersection Assist | — | std |
| Lane Following Assist (LFA) | std | — |
| Rear Automatic Braking | — | std |
| Rear Sonar System | — | std |
| RearView Monitor | — | std |
| Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2) | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Management | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Management | std | — |
| Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection | std | std |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | std | std |
| Intelligent Driver Alertness | std | std |
| Anti-lock Braking System (4/4/4) | std | std |
| Haptic steering wheel | std | std |
| High Beam Assist | std | std |
| Hill Start Assist | std | std |
| Rear Door Alert | std | std |
| Traction Control System | std | std |
| Vehicle Dynamic Control | std | std |
| Immobilizer | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (direct sensor type with individual position monitoring) | std | std |
Infotainment17 differ · 18 listed
| Feature | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth controls (Voice recognition, Accept call, Hang up) | std | — |
| 12.3" color touchscreen with AM/FM, HD Radio, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio system with 6-speakers (ccNC Lite) | std | — |
| 2 front illuminated USB Type-C connection ports | — | std |
| 8-inch color display | — | std |
| Bluelink+ Connected Car System | std | — |
| Controller OTA update capability | std | — |
| Front Dual USB Type-C ports (1 data/charge + 1 charge port (27W)) | std | — |
| Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant | — | std |
| HD Radio™ Technology | std | — |
| NissanConnect® featuring Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, SiriusXM®, 8-inch color display with multi-touch control, AM/FM with 4 speakers | — | std |
| Second row Dual USB ports (27W charging power) | std | — |
| SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (3-month trial subscription) | std | — |
| Voice recognition | — | std |
| Wired Android Auto™ | — | std |
| Wired Apple CarPlay® | — | std |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ | std | — |
| Xtronic CVT with manual shift mode with paddle shifters | — | std |
| Steering wheel audio controls | std | std |
Convenience4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Intelligent Key™ with Push Button Start and 2-Door Request Switch | std | — |
| Remote release Hood | std | — |
| Manual liftgate | — | std |
| 12-volt outlet (2) Front (1) / cargo (1) | std | — |
Climate1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning/heater – manual temperature control | — | std |
Seating4 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 Split fold-down & reclining rear seatback with adjustable head restraint | std | — |
| 4-way manual front passenger seat | — | std |
| Remote release folding rear seats (from cargo) | std | — |
| Rear center armrest with cupholders | std | — |
| 6-way manual adjustable driver's seat | std | std |
| Premium cloth seating | std | std |
Interior9 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2" Multi-Information Display | std | — |
| Drive computer with mpg, distance to empty, average speed, elapsed time, outside temp, TPMS with individual position monitoring | — | std |
| Fine Vision electroluminescent gauges | — | std |
| Tilt & Telescoping steering wheel | std | — |
| Inside rearview mirror Manual day/night | std | — |
| Manual tilt / Manual telescope steering column | — | std |
| LED Cargo area light | std | — |
| Overhead console with sunglass holder | — | std |
| Trip odometer | std | — |
| Driver's and front passenger sliding sunvisors | std | std |
Exterior10 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Acoustic Laminated Windshield | std | — |
| Bi-LED headlights (high/low beam) | std | — |
| LED front turn signals | std | — |
| LED taillights | — | std |
| Shark-fin roof antenna | std | — |
| Rear window defroster with timer | std | — |
| Solar glass Front Door, Windshield | std | — |
| Mud Guards Front/Rear | opt | — |
| Rear spoiler Integrated with CHMSL, bodycolor | std | — |
| Roof-mounted Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | std | std |
| Temporary spare tire | std | std |
Powertrain3 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| AWD Lock | opt | — |
| Drive Mode Center-console mounted | std | — |
| Drive Mode Selector – Dial type (5-mode) AWD / Lever switch type (3-mode) FWD | — | std |
| Intelligent All-Wheel Drive with Hill Descent Control | std | std |
| Front engine FWD | std | std |
| Idle stop/start system | std | std |
Chassis2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Active Ride Control | — | std |
| Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Rack and pinion steering, column-mounted | std | — |
Cargo3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Tow Hitch | opt | — |
| Dual level cargo floor (n/a on PHEV) | std | — |
| Trailer pre-wiring | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPHyundai Tucson
Top recalls
- high Forward Collision Avoidance 26V316000 · 423,062 vehicles
- high Air Bags 25V809000 · 258 vehicles
- high Engine And Engine Cooling 25V549000 · 29 vehicles
- high Electrical System 24V877000 · 42,465 vehicles
- moderate Electrical System 26V047000 · 41,651 vehicles
- minor Electrical System 26V400000 · 96,310 vehicles
Nissan Rogue
Top recalls
- high Fuel System, Gasoline 26V081000 · 318,782 vehicles
- high Engine And Engine Cooling 26V080000 · 323,917 vehicles
- minor Back Over Prevention 24V748000 · 37,236 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Hyundai TucsonSE FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $28,705 (base trim) | $28,590 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $28,705 – $47,440 16 trims | $28,590 – $39,990 9 trims |
| Powertrains | PHEV, HEV, GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Tucson FWD | Rogue FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 28 | 33 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,400 | $2,050 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Hyundai Tucson or the 2025 Nissan Rogue?
Too close to call: Nissan Rogue 93.6 vs Hyundai Tucson 92.2 with these weights. The Hyundai Tucson is ahead on tech & comfort and space & cargo. Raise the tech & comfort weight from 3 to 4.3 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Nissan Rogue scores 93.6 and the 2025 Hyundai Tucson 92.2. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2025 Hyundai Tucson or the 2025 Nissan Rogue?
The 2025 Nissan Rogue starts lower — $28,590 against $28,705, a gap of $115 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Hyundai Tucson or the 2025 Nissan Rogue?
2025 Hyundai Tucson: 5 NHTSA stars, grade D, 7 recalls. 2025 Nissan Rogue: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 3 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 2025 Hyundai Tucson and the 2025 Nissan Rogue?
Where the 2025 Nissan Rogue wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (197 against 445 filed with NHTSA), has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 83 against 69), and is rated 33 combined against 28 (EPA mpg or MPGe). Where the 2025 Hyundai Tucson answers: it lists more comfort and tech equipment (24 points against 19 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½) and lists 28 standard driver-assist features against 25. What they share: 5 NHTSA stars and 5 seats.