2026 Chevrolet Trax vs 2026 Nissan Rogue
Too close to call: Chevrolet Trax 89.1 vs Nissan Rogue 88.1 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 Trax
The 2026 Chevrolet Trax is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Trax FFV, is EPA-rated at 30 m…
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 Trax
Toss-upToo close to call: Chevrolet Trax 89.1 vs Nissan Rogue 88.1 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 Traxoverall 89.1 | 2026 Nissan Rogueoverall 88.1 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 100 | 73.6 | ||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | ||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 93.5 | 100 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 90 | 81.6 | ||||||||||||
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 | 78.3 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 69.5 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 89.1 | 88.1 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Chevrolet Trax: 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 Trax wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (19 against 54 filed with NHTSA).
- It starts $7,790 lower ($21,700 against $29,490 base MSRP).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 100 against 91).
Where the 2026 Nissan Rogue answers
- It lists 24 standard driver-assist features against 12.
- 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
49 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Chevrolet TraxLS FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $21,700 | $29,490 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 3 | 3 |
| Engine displacement | — | 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) | 28 mpg | 29 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 32 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 32 mpg | 36 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.53 | 5.676 |
| Transmission speeds | 6 | — |
| Transmission type | automatic | manual |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 8.2 in |
| Overall height | 61.4 in | 66.5 in |
| Overall length | 179 in | 183 in |
| Overall width | 71.7 in | 72.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106 in | 107 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 54.1 cu-ft | 74.1 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 25.6 cu-ft | 31.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 99.8 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.6 in | 41.1 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.1 in | 39.2 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.9 in | 41.5 in |
| Second-row legroom | 38.7 in | 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 | MacPherson Strut with coil-over spring; direct-acting stabilizer bar | Independent strut with coil springs |
| Rear suspension type | Compound Crank (torsion beam); coil springs with twin-tube shock absorbers | Independent multi-link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Column-mounted electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion | 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 | 17 in |
| Wheel material | steel | 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 | 55.7 in | 57.1 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 54.3 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
61 features · differences first, then sharedSafety28 differ · 34 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TraxLS 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 | opt | — |
| Anti-lock Braking System | — | std |
| Automatic Emergency Braking | std | — |
| Blind Spot Warning | — | std |
| Easy-Fill Tire Alert | — | std |
| Following Distance Indicator | std | — |
| Frontal and knee airbags for driver and front passenger | std | — |
| Haptic steering wheel | — | std |
| Hill Start Assist | — | std |
| Intelligent Trace Control | — | std |
| Intersection Assist | — | std |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | opt | — |
| Rear Door Alert | — | std |
| Rear Park Assist | opt | — |
| Rear Sonar System | — | std |
| Rear Vision Camera | std | — |
| Side Blind Zone Alert with Lane Change Alert | opt | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System with tire fill alert | std | — |
| Traction Control System | — | std |
| Vehicle Dynamic Control | — | std |
| Immobilizer | — | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (direct sensor type with individual position monitoring) | — | 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 |
Infotainment9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TraxLS 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 TraxLS FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual liftgate | — | std |
Climate1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TraxLS FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning/heater – manual temperature control | — | std |
Seating3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TraxLS 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 TraxLS 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 TraxLS FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Dual-folding, power-adjustable outside mirrors | — | std |
| 17-inch steel wheels | std | — |
| LED daytime running lights | — | std |
| LED taillights | — | std |
| Tire Repair Kit | — | std |
| Intelligent Auto Headlights / Automatic on/off headlights | — | std |
Powertrain2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TraxLS FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Chevrolet TraxLS FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Active Ride Control | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPChevrolet Trax
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Nissan Rogue
Top recalls
- moderate Power Train 26V419000 · 5,823 vehicles
- minor Tires 25V912000 · 4,655 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Chevrolet TraxLS FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $21,700 (base trim) | $29,490 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $21,700 – $25,400 5 trims | $29,490 – $39,390 8 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Trax FFV | Rogue FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 30 | 32 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,250 | $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 Trax or the 2026 Nissan Rogue?
Too close to call: Chevrolet Trax 89.1 vs Nissan Rogue 88.1 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 Trax scores 89.1 and the 2026 Nissan Rogue 88.1. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2026 Chevrolet Trax or the 2026 Nissan Rogue?
The 2026 Chevrolet Trax starts lower — $21,700 against $29,490, a gap of $7,790 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Chevrolet Trax or the 2026 Nissan Rogue?
2026 Chevrolet Trax: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 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 Trax and the 2026 Nissan Rogue?
Where the 2026 Chevrolet Trax wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (19 against 54 filed with NHTSA), starts $7,790 lower ($21,700 against $29,490 base MSRP), and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 100 against 91). Where the 2026 Nissan Rogue answers: it lists 24 standard driver-assist features against 12 and makes 201 hp against 137.