Head-to-head
2026 Chevrolet Trax vs 2026 Nissan Rogue
The Chevrolet Trax wins clearly, 97.1 to 84.3, on safety. The Nissan Rogue is ahead on fuel & range.
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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…
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B2026 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…
Verdict · default weights
2026 Chevrolet Trax
Clear winThe Chevrolet Trax wins clearly, 97.1 to 84.3, on safety. The Nissan Rogue is ahead on fuel & range.
Safety2026 Chevrolet Trax leads by 27.5
Fuel & range2026 Nissan Rogue leads by 6.8
| Category · weight | 2026 Chevrolet Traxoverall 97.1 | 2026 Nissan Rogueoverall 84.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 93.2 | 100 |
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 72.5 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 97.1 | 84.3 |
Chevrolet Trax: model-level data · Nissan Rogue: base trim S FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
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Specifications side by side
44 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Chevrolet Trax | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $29,490 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | — | 3 |
| Engine displacement | — | 1,498 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | — | 1.5L VC-Turbo I3 DOHC |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | — | 201 hp |
| Torque | — | 225 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 29 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 32 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 36 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) | — | 17.7 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake type | — | Vented disc |
| Parking brake type | — | Electronic |
| 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 |
| 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
91 features · differences first, then sharedSafety27 differ · 27 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet Trax | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Rear seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags | — | std |
| Anti-lock Braking System Number of wheels/channels/sensors | — | std |
| Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection | — | std |
| Blind Spot Warning | — | std |
| Brake Assist | — | std |
| Easy-Fill Tire Alert | — | std |
| Electronic Brake force Distribution | — | std |
| Haptic (steering wheel) | — | std |
| High Beam Assist | — | std |
| Hill Start Assist | — | std |
| Intelligent Driver Alertness | — | std |
| Intelligent Forward Collision Warning | — | std |
| Intelligent Trace Control | — | std |
| Intersection Assist | — | std |
| Parking brake: Electronic | — | std |
| Rear Door Alert | — | std |
| Rear Sonar System | — | std |
| RearView Monitor | — | std |
| Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags with rollover sensor for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection | — | std |
| Tamper proof door lock key cylinder | — | std |
| Immobilizer | — | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (direct sensor type with individual position monitoring) | — | std |
Infotainment16 differ · 16 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet Trax | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2 front illuminated USB Type-C connection ports | — | std |
| 8-inch color display | — | std |
| Bluetooth® hands-free phone system | — | std |
| Bluetooth® HFP switches (steering wheel) | — | 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 |
| Satellite radio antenna | — | std |
| Siri® Eyes Free | — | std |
| SiriusXM® (subscription required) | — | std |
| Speed-sensitive volume control | — | std |
| Steering wheel audio controls | — | std |
| Streaming audio via Bluetooth® | — | std |
| Voice recognition | — | std |
| Wired Android Auto™ | — | std |
| Wired Apple CarPlay® | — | std |
| Xtronic with manual shift mode with paddle shifters | — | std |
Convenience7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet Trax | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12-volt outlet: Front center stack | — | std |
| Cruise control with steering wheel-mounted controls | — | std |
| Power door locks with selective unlocking and anti-lockout feature, auto-locking system | — | std |
| Power windows – one-touch up/down driver's side front with auto-reverse function | — | std |
| Remote keyless entry system | — | std |
| Retained accessory power (windows and moonroof) | — | std |
| Manual liftgate | — | std |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet Trax | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning/heater – manual temperature control | — | std |
| Second-row heating/air conditioning vents on center console | — | std |
Seating4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet Trax | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Driver's seat: 6-way manual adjustable | — | std |
| Front passenger seat: 4-way manual | — | std |
| Seating material: Premium cloth | — | std |
| Second-row seat: Reclining 3-passenger, split bench (60/40 recline), second-row A/C vents | — | std |
Interior11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet Trax | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Bottleholders – doors (4) | — | std |
| Cargo area light | — | std |
| Cupholders (4) | — | std |
| Double map lights | — | std |
| Front seat center console | — | std |
| Inside rearview mirror: Manual dimming | — | std |
| Manual telescope (steering wheel) | — | std |
| Manual tilt (steering wheel) | — | std |
| Oversize bucket-style glove compartment with damper | — | 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 |
Exterior15 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet Trax | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 235/65R17 all-season tires | — | std |
| 7.5 x 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels | — | std |
| Bumpers, front and rear, body-color | — | std |
| Center high-mounted stop light | — | std |
| Front and rear door handles: Black | — | std |
| Grille – black with dark satin gray accents | — | std |
| Headlights: LED, automatic on/off | — | std |
| Intelligent Auto Headlights | — | std |
| LED daytime running lights | — | std |
| LED taillights | — | std |
| Outside mirrors: Black | — | std |
| Outside mirrors: Dual-folding, power-adjustable | — | std |
| Privacy glass: Rear, second-row windows | — | std |
| Tire Repair Kit | — | std |
| Temporary spare tire | — | std |
Powertrain5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet Trax | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Drive configuration: Front engine AWD | — | std |
| Drive configuration: Front engine FWD | — | std |
| 2-wheel or 4-wheel limited slip (ABLS) | — | std |
| Drive Mode Selector: Dial type (5-mode) [AWD] / Lever switch type (3-mode) [FWD] | — | std |
| Idle stop/start system | — | std |
Chassis2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet Trax | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Active Ride Control | — | std |
| Steering type: Electric power-assisted (Vehicle-speed variable assist) | — | std |
Cargo2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet Trax | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo area carpeting | — | std |
| Cargo area tie-down hooks (4 floor-mount) | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
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Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPChevrolet Trax
Safety Signal100 A
NHTSA overall—
Frontal / side / rollover★★★★☆ / — / ★★★★☆
Recalls0
Owner complaints14 · 3 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained aboutUnspecified (3), Air Bags (3), Fuel/Propulsion System (2)
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Nissan Rogue
Safety Signal84 B
NHTSA overall—
Frontal / side / rollover★★★★☆ / — / ★★★★☆
Recalls2
Owner complaints37 · 2 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained aboutEngine (8), Visibility/Wiper (7), Power Train (6)
Top recalls
- highPower Train26V419000 · 5,823 vehicles
- highTires25V912000 · 4,655 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Chevrolet Trax | Nissan RogueS FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $29,490 (base trim) |
| Price range across 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 | $2,100 | $1,950 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Chevrolet Trax or the 2026 Nissan Rogue?
The Chevrolet Trax wins clearly, 97.1 to 84.3, on safety. The Nissan Rogue is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Chevrolet Trax scores 97.1 and the 2026 Nissan Rogue 84.3. 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 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 B, 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 differences between the 2026 Chevrolet Trax and the 2026 Nissan Rogue?
This page puts 44 specifications and 91 equipment items side by side, with the better value marked on every row where the direction is unambiguous and the differences listed before the things both cars share.