2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer vs 2026 Nissan Rogue
Too close to call: Chevrolet Trailblazer 89.8 vs Nissan Rogue 88.8 with these weights. The Nissan Rogue is ahead on performance and space & cargo. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 2.6 and it flips.
2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer
The 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Trailblazer FWD, is EPA…
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 Trailblazer
Toss-upToo close to call: Chevrolet Trailblazer 89.8 vs Nissan Rogue 88.8 with these weights. The Nissan Rogue is ahead on performance and space & cargo. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 2.6 and it flips.
| Category · weight | 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazeroverall 89.8 | 2026 Nissan Rogueoverall 88.8 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 100 | 79 | ||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | ||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 97.4 | 100 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 88.9 | 79 | ||||||||||||
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 | 77.9 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 71.7 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 89.8 | 88.8 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Chevrolet Trailblazer: base trim LS FWD · Nissan Rogue: base trim S FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the performance weight from 2 to 2.6 and the answer flips.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (12 against 54 filed with NHTSA).
- It starts $6,190 lower ($23,300 against $29,490 base MSRP).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 94 against 91).
Where the 2026 Nissan Rogue answers
- It lists 24 standard driver-assist features against 15.
- It makes 201 hp against 137.
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
47 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Chevrolet TrailblazerLS FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $23,300 | $29,490 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 3 | 3 |
| Engine displacement | 1,200 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | ECOTEC 1.2L Turbo I-3 | 1.5L 3-cylinder inline DOHC VC-Turbo |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 137 hp | 201 hp |
| Torque | 162 lb-ft | 225 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 29 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 32 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 36 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 5.45:1 | 5.676 |
| Transmission type | Continuously Variable Transmission | manual |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 8.2 in |
| Overall height | 65.2 in | 66.5 in |
| Overall length | 174 in | 183 in |
| Overall width | 71.2 in | 72.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 104 in | 107 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 54.4 cu-ft | 74.1 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 25.3 cu-ft | 31.6 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40 in | 41.1 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.4 in | 39.2 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 40.9 in | 41.5 in |
| Second-row legroom | 39.4 in | 38.5 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,029 lbs | 3,477 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,029 lbs | 3,477 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 4,641 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut | Independent strut with coil springs |
| Rear suspension type | Compound Crank | Independent multi-link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion | Electric power-assisted |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 36.8 ft | 35.4 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 300 mm | 296 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | Vented disc |
| Parking brake type | — | Electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | 264 mm | 292 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | Vented disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | aluminum | alloy |
| Wheel width | — | 7.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 225/60R17 all-season | 235/65R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 13.2 gal | 14.5 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | NissanConnect Services powered by SiriusXM |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 55.4 in | 57.1 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 53.8 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
65 features · differences first, then sharedSafety25 differ · 34 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TrailblazerLS FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | — | std |
| Intelligent Lane Intervention | std | — |
| RearView Monitor | — | std |
| Intelligent Driver Alertness | — | std |
| Rear seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags | — | std |
| Automatic Emergency Braking | std | — |
| Blind Spot Warning | — | std |
| Driver and front passenger knee airbags | std | — |
| Driver Confidence and Cruise Package (cruise control, Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Park Assist) | opt | — |
| Easy-Fill Tire Alert | — | std |
| Following Distance Indicator | std | — |
| Haptic steering wheel | — | std |
| HD Vision Camera | std | — |
| Hill Start Assist | — | std |
| Intelligent Trace Control | — | std |
| Intersection Assist | — | std |
| Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert | opt | — |
| Passenger Sensing System | std | — |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | opt | — |
| Rear Door Alert | — | std |
| Rear Park Assist | opt | — |
| 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 |
| Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors and occupant classification sensor | std | std |
| Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags with rollover sensor for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection | std | std |
| Anti-lock Braking System | 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 TrailblazerLS 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 TrailblazerLS FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual liftgate | — | std |
Climate1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TrailblazerLS FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning/heater – manual temperature control | — | std |
Seating3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TrailblazerLS 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 TrailblazerLS 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 |
Exterior6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TrailblazerLS FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Dual-folding, power-adjustable outside mirrors | — | std |
| LED daytime running lights | — | std |
| LED taillights | — | std |
| Tire inflator kit | std | — |
| Tire Repair Kit | — | std |
| Intelligent Auto Headlights / Automatic on/off headlights | — | std |
Powertrain4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TrailblazerLS FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligent All-Wheel Drive | opt | — |
| Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | std | — |
| Drive Mode Selector – Dial type (5-mode AWD) / Lever switch type (3-mode FWD) | — | std |
| Idle stop/start system | — | std |
Chassis3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TrailblazerLS FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Active Ride Control | — | std |
| Duralife™ rotors with brake drying | std | — |
| Electric four-wheel disc brakes | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPChevrolet Trailblazer
Top recalls
- moderate Back Over Prevention 26V539000 · 306,511 vehicles
Nissan Rogue
Top recalls
- moderate Power Train 26V419000 · 5,823 vehicles
- minor Tires 25V912000 · 4,655 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Chevrolet TrailblazerLS FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $23,300 (base trim) | $29,490 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $23,300 – $27,900 8 trims | $29,490 – $39,390 8 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Trailblazer FWD | Rogue FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 31 | 32 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,150 | $2,100 |
| EV range | — | — |
| 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 Trailblazer or the 2026 Nissan Rogue?
Too close to call: Chevrolet Trailblazer 89.8 vs Nissan Rogue 88.8 with these weights. The Nissan Rogue is ahead on performance and space & cargo. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 2.6 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer scores 89.8 and the 2026 Nissan Rogue 88.8. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer or the 2026 Nissan Rogue?
The 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer starts lower — $23,300 against $29,490, a gap of $6,190 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer or the 2026 Nissan Rogue?
2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 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 Trailblazer and the 2026 Nissan Rogue?
Where the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (12 against 54 filed with NHTSA), starts $6,190 lower ($23,300 against $29,490 base MSRP), and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 94 against 91). Where the 2026 Nissan Rogue answers: it lists 24 standard driver-assist features against 15 and makes 201 hp against 137.