2025 Nissan Rogue vs 2025 Tesla Model Y
The Tesla Model Y wins clearly, 97.9 to 70, on fuel & range, safety.
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 Tesla Model Y
The 2025 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 RWD, is…
2025 Tesla Model Y
Clear winThe Tesla Model Y wins clearly, 97.9 to 70, on fuel & range, safety.
| Category · weight | 2025 Nissan Rogueoverall 70 | 2025 Tesla Model Yoverall 97.9 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 28.3 | 100 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 86.3 | 95.3 | ||||||||||||
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 | 100 | ||||||||||||
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 | 70 | 97.9 | ||||||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 3 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Tesla Model Y
Nissan Rogue: base trim S FWD · 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 2025 Tesla Model Y wins
- It is rated 125 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 has drawn fewer owner complaints (108 against 197 filed with NHTSA).
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
48 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Nissan RogueS FWD | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $28,590 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | — |
| Cylinder count | 3 | — |
| Engine displacement | 1,498 cc | — |
| Engine type (full description) | 1.5L 3-cylinder VC-Turbo DOHC | — |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | — |
| Valve configuration | 4 valves per cylinder with Continuously Variable Timing Control System on intake and exhaust valves | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 201 hp | — |
| Torque | 225 lb-ft | — |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 30 mpg | — |
| MPG (combined) | 33 mpg | — |
| MPG (highway) | 37 mpg | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 5.676 | — |
| Transmission type | manual | — |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | — |
| Overall height | 66.5 in | — |
| Overall length | 183 in | — |
| Overall width | 72.4 in | — |
| Wheelbase | 107 in | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 74.1 cu-ft | — |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 31.6 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | 137 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 41.1 in | — |
| Second-row headroom | 39.2 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.5 in | — |
| Second-row legroom | 38.5 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,477 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,477 lbs | — |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4,641 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent strut with coil springs | — |
| Rear suspension type | Independent multi-link | — |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric power-assisted | — |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 35.4 ft | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 296 mm | — |
| Front brake type | Vented disc | — |
| Parking brake type | Electronic | — |
| Rear brake diameter | 292 mm | — |
| Rear brake type | Vented disc | — |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | — |
| Wheel material | alloy | — |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 235/65R17 | — |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.5 gal | — |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | — |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | NissanConnect Services powered by SiriusXM | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.1 in | — |
| Second-row shoulder room | 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
52 features · differences first, then sharedSafety25 differ · 25 listed
| Feature | Nissan RogueS FWD | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection | std | — |
| Blind Spot Warning | std | — |
| Intelligent Forward Collision Warning | std | — |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | std | — |
| Front seat mounted side-impact supplemental air bags | 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 | — |
| Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags with rollover sensor for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection | std | — |
| Intelligent Driver Alertness | std | — |
| Rear seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags | std | — |
| Anti-lock Braking System (4/4/4) | std | — |
| Easy-Fill Tire Alert | std | — |
| Haptic steering wheel | std | — |
| High Beam Assist | std | — |
| Hill Start Assist | std | — |
| Intelligent Trace Control | std | — |
| Intersection Assist | std | — |
| Rear Automatic Braking | std | — |
| Rear Door Alert | std | — |
| Rear Sonar System | std | — |
| RearView Monitor | std | — |
| Traction Control System | std | — |
| Vehicle Dynamic Control | std | — |
| Immobilizer | std | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (direct sensor type with individual position monitoring) | std | — |
Infotainment9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Nissan RogueS FWD | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| 2 front illuminated USB Type-C connection ports | std | — |
| 8-inch color display | std | — |
| Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant | std | — |
| NissanConnect® featuring Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, SiriusXM®, 8-inch color display with multi-touch control, AM/FM with 4 speakers | std | — |
| Steering wheel audio controls | std | — |
| Voice recognition | std | — |
| Wired Android Auto™ | std | — |
| Wired Apple CarPlay® | std | — |
| Xtronic CVT with manual shift mode with paddle shifters | std | — |
Convenience1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Nissan RogueS FWD | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Manual liftgate | std | — |
Climate1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Nissan RogueS FWD | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning/heater – manual temperature control | std | — |
Seating3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Nissan RogueS FWD | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| 6-way manual adjustable driver's seat | std | — |
| 4-way manual front passenger seat | std | — |
| Premium cloth seating | std | — |
Interior5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Nissan RogueS FWD | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Drive computer with mpg, distance to empty, average speed, elapsed time, outside temp, TPMS with individual position monitoring | std | — |
| Fine Vision electroluminescent gauges | std | — |
| Manual tilt / Manual telescope steering column | std | — |
| Driver's and front passenger sliding sunvisors | std | — |
| Overhead console with sunglass holder | std | — |
Exterior3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Nissan RogueS FWD | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| LED Daytime Running Lights | std | — |
| LED taillights | std | — |
| Temporary spare tire | std | — |
Powertrain4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Nissan RogueS FWD | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligent All-Wheel Drive with Hill Descent Control | std | — |
| Front engine FWD | std | — |
| Drive Mode Selector – Dial type (5-mode) AWD / Lever switch type (3-mode) FWD | std | — |
| Idle stop/start system | std | — |
Chassis1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Nissan RogueS FWD | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Active Ride Control | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPNissan 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
Tesla Model Y
Top recalls
- moderate Back Over Prevention 25V002000 · 239,382 vehicles
- minor Equipment 26V315000 · 14,575 vehicles
- minor Tires 24V935000 · 696,281 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Nissan RogueS FWD | Tesla Model Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $28,590 (base trim) | — |
| Price range across trims | $28,590 – $39,990 9 trims | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | BEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Rogue FWD | Model Y Long Range RWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 33 | 125 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,050 | $600 |
| EV range | — | 337 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Nissan Rogue or the 2025 Tesla Model Y?
The Tesla Model Y wins clearly, 97.9 to 70, on fuel & range, safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Tesla Model Y scores 97.9 and the 2025 Nissan Rogue 70. 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 2025 Nissan Rogue or the 2025 Tesla Model Y?
2025 Nissan Rogue: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 3 recalls. 2025 Tesla Model Y: 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 Nissan Rogue and the 2025 Tesla Model Y?
Where the 2025 Tesla Model Y wins: it is rated 125 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 has drawn fewer owner complaints (108 against 197 filed with NHTSA). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars and 5 seats.