2026 Chevrolet Blazer vs 2026 Nissan Rogue
The Chevrolet Blazer wins clearly, 91.1 to 78.9, on fuel & range, safety, performance. The Nissan Rogue is ahead on price and space & cargo.
2026 Chevrolet Blazer
The 2026 Chevrolet Blazer is sold in the U.S. as an electric and gas compact SUV with 8 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Blazer EV FWD, …
2026 Nissan Rogue
The 2026 Nissan Rogue is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Rogue FWD, is EPA-rated at 32 mp…
2026 Chevrolet Blazer
Clear winThe Chevrolet Blazer wins clearly, 91.1 to 78.9, on fuel & range, safety, performance. The Nissan Rogue is ahead on price and space & cargo.
| Category · weight | 2026 Chevrolet Blazeroverall 91.1 | 2026 Nissan Rogueoverall 78.9 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 86 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | ||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 34.1 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 84.2 | 75 | ||||||||||||
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 | 93.2 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 90.7 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 91.1 | 78.9 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Chevrolet Blazer: base trim 2LT FWD · Nissan Rogue: base trim S FWD. 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 2026 Chevrolet Blazer wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (1 against 54 filed with NHTSA).
- It is rated 104 combined against 32 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $1,350 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($750 against $2,100).
Where the 2026 Nissan Rogue answers
- It lists 24 standard driver-assist features against 13.
- It starts $4,810 lower ($29,490 against $34,300 base MSRP).
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 | Chevrolet Blazer2LT FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $34,300 | $29,490 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 3 |
| Engine displacement | — | 1,498 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0L turbocharged I-4 DOHC with Direct Injection and automatic stop/start | 1.5L 3-cylinder inline DOHC VC-Turbo |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | Dual overhead camshafts; four valves per cylinder with tripower system | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 228 hp | 201 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 225 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 22 mpg | 29 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 32 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 29 mpg | 36 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.47 | 5.676 |
| Transmission speeds | 9 | — |
| Transmission type | automatic | manual |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 8.2 in |
| Overall height | 67 in | 66.5 in |
| Overall length | 192 in | 183 in |
| Overall width | 76.7 in | 72.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 113 in | 107 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 64.2 cu-ft | 74.1 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 30.5 cu-ft | 31.6 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.8 in | 41.1 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 39.2 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41 in | 41.5 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 38.5 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,020 lbs | 3,477 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,918 lbs | 3,477 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 4,641 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut independent with hydraulic control arm ride bushing and hollow stabilizer bar | Independent strut with coil springs |
| Rear suspension type | Five-link independent and hollow stabilizer bar | Independent multi-link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric variable-effort power steering with Active Return Assist | Electric power-assisted |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 38.7 ft | 35.4 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 321 mm | 296 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | Vented disc |
| Parking brake type | — | Electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | 315 mm | 292 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | Vented disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | aluminum | alloy |
| Wheel width | — | 7.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P235/65R18 | 235/65R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 19.4 gal | 14.5 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | NissanConnect Services powered by SiriusXM |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 59.1 in | 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
70 features · differences first, then sharedSafety25 differ · 32 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet Blazer2LT FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | — | std |
| Intelligent Lane Intervention | std | — |
| Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors and occupant classification sensor | — | std |
| RearView Monitor | — | std |
| Intelligent Driver Alertness | — | std |
| Rear seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags | — | std |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (available all trims; standard on RS and Premier via Driver Confidence II) | opt | — |
| Anti-lock Braking System | — | std |
| Automatic Emergency Braking (part of Chevy Safety Assist, standard all trims) | std | — |
| Blind Spot Warning | — | std |
| Easy-Fill Tire Alert | — | std |
| Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking (available all trims; standard on RS and Premier via Driver Confidence II) | opt | — |
| Following Distance Indicator (part of Chevy Safety Assist, standard all trims) | std | — |
| Frontal, knee and seat-mounted side-impact for driver and front passenger, and roof-rail mounted head-curtain for outboard seating positions — knee airbag | std | — |
| Haptic steering wheel | — | std |
| HD Rear Vision Camera (standard all trims) | std | — |
| Hill Start Assist | — | std |
| Intelligent Trace Control | — | std |
| Intersection Assist | — | std |
| Passenger Sensing System (airbag) | std | — |
| Rear Door Alert | — | std |
| Rear Sonar System | — | std |
| Traction Control System | — | std |
| Vehicle Dynamic Control | — | std |
| Immobilizer | — | std |
| Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection | std | std |
| Intelligent Forward Collision Warning | std | std |
| Front seat mounted side-impact supplemental air bags | std | std |
| Lane Departure Warning | std | std |
| Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags with rollover sensor for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection | std | std |
| High Beam Assist | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (direct sensor type with individual position monitoring) | std | std |
Infotainment9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet Blazer2LT FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2 front illuminated USB Type-C connection ports | — | 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 |
| Paddle shifters | — | std |
| Siri® Eyes Free | — | std |
| Steering wheel audio controls | — | std |
| Voice recognition | — | std |
| Wired Android Auto™ | — | std |
| Wired Apple CarPlay® | — | std |
Convenience1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet Blazer2LT FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual liftgate | — | std |
Climate1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet Blazer2LT FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning/heater – manual temperature control | — | std |
Seating3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet Blazer2LT FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 6-way manual adjustable driver's seat | — | std |
| 4-way manual front passenger seat | — | std |
| Premium cloth seating | — | std |
Interior4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet Blazer2LT FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual tilt and telescope steering wheel | — | std |
| Cargo area light | — | std |
| Drive computer with mpg, distance to empty, average speed, elapsed time, outside temp, TPMS with individual position monitoring | — | std |
| Overhead console with sunglass holder | — | std |
Exterior8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet Blazer2LT FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Dual-folding, power-adjustable outside mirrors | — | std |
| 18-inch aluminum wheels (standard LT) | std | — |
| 20-inch aluminum wheels (standard RS and Premier; included on LT with available Redline Edition) | opt | — |
| LED daytime running lights | — | std |
| LED taillights | — | std |
| Redline Edition (with 20-in. aluminum wheels, available on LT trims; now available with Iridescent Pearl Tricoat) | opt | — |
| Tire Repair Kit | — | std |
| Intelligent Auto Headlights / Automatic on/off headlights | — | std |
Powertrain6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet Blazer2LT FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligent All-Wheel Drive | opt | — |
| Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | std | — |
| Automatic stop/start system (2.0L Turbo and 3.6L engines) | std | — |
| Drive Mode Selector – Dial type (5-mode AWD) / Lever switch type (3-mode FWD) | — | std |
| Hydra-Matic 9-speed automatic transmission | std | — |
| Idle stop/start system | — | std |
Chassis5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet Blazer2LT FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Active Ride Control | — | std |
| Electric variable-effort power steering with Active Return Assist | std | — |
| Five-link independent rear suspension with hollow stabilizer bar | std | — |
| Four-wheel-disc variable brake system with power assist; Duralife brake rotors and low-drag brake calipers | std | — |
| MacPherson strut independent front suspension with hydraulic control arm ride bushing and hollow stabilizer bar | std | — |
Cargo1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet Blazer2LT FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Trailering package (available FWD; standard AWD on 2.0L and 3.6L) | opt | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPChevrolet Blazer
Top recalls
- high Service Brakes, Hydraulic 26V717000 · 67,380 vehicles
- minor Equipment 26V114000 · 5,861 vehicles
Nissan Rogue
Top recalls
- moderate Power Train 26V419000 · 5,823 vehicles
- minor Tires 25V912000 · 4,655 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Chevrolet Blazer2LT FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $34,300 (base trim) | $29,490 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $34,300 – $60,700 11 trims | $29,490 – $39,390 8 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV, GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Blazer EV FWD | Rogue FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 104 | 32 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $750 | $2,100 |
| EV range | 312 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) | — |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms) | — |
| Roadside assistance | 5 yr | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Chevrolet Blazer or the 2026 Nissan Rogue?
The Chevrolet Blazer wins clearly, 91.1 to 78.9, on fuel & range, safety, performance. The Nissan Rogue is ahead on price and space & cargo. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Chevrolet Blazer scores 91.1 and the 2026 Nissan Rogue 78.9. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2026 Chevrolet Blazer or the 2026 Nissan Rogue?
The 2026 Nissan Rogue starts lower — $29,490 against $34,300, a gap of $4,810 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Chevrolet Blazer or the 2026 Nissan Rogue?
2026 Chevrolet Blazer: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 recalls. 2026 Nissan Rogue: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 2 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 2026 Chevrolet Blazer and the 2026 Nissan Rogue?
Where the 2026 Chevrolet Blazer wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (1 against 54 filed with NHTSA), is rated 104 combined against 32 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and costs $1,350 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($750 against $2,100). Where the 2026 Nissan Rogue answers: it lists 24 standard driver-assist features against 13 and starts $4,810 lower ($29,490 against $34,300 base MSRP).