Head-to-head
2026 Honda HR-V vs 2026 Nissan Rogue
The Honda HR-V wins clearly, 91.4 to 79.9, on tech & comfort, safety. The Nissan Rogue is ahead on performance and fuel & range.
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2026 Honda HR-V
The 2026 Honda HR-V is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the HR-V FWD, is EPA-rated at 28 mpg c…
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A2026 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 Honda HR-V
Clear winThe Honda HR-V wins clearly, 91.4 to 79.9, on tech & comfort, safety. The Nissan Rogue is ahead on performance and fuel & range.
Tech & comfort 2026 Honda HR-V leads by 61.8
Safety 2026 Honda HR-V leads by 24
Performance 2026 Nissan Rogue leads by 23.7
| Category · weight | 2026 Honda HR-Voverall 91.4 | 2026 Nissan Rogueoverall 79.9 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 87.5 | 100 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 76 | ||||||||||||
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 | 82.2 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 76.3 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 38.2 | ||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | ||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 91.4 | 79.9 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Honda HR-V: base trim LX FWD · 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.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2026 Honda HR-V wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (15 against 45 filed with NHTSA).
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (34 points against 13 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It lists 34 standard driver-assist features against 25.
Where the 2026 Nissan Rogue answers
- It turns out 225 lb-ft of torque against 138.
- It opens up to 74.1 cu ft of cargo against 55.1.
What they share
- 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.
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Specifications side by side
48 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Honda HR-VLX FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $29,490 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 3 |
| Engine displacement | 1,996 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | In-Line 4 Cylinder 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC | 1.5L 3-cylinder VC-Turbo DOHC |
| Fuel injection system | Multi-Point Fuel Injection | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 158 hp | 201 hp |
| Torque | 138 lb-ft | 225 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 26 mpg | 29 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 28 mpg | 32 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 32 mpg | 36 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 5.436 | 5.676 |
| Transmission type | cvt | manual |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7 in | 8.2 in |
| Overall height | 63.4 in | 66.5 in |
| Overall length | 180 in | 183 in |
| Overall width | 72.4 in | 72.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 105 in | 107 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 55.1 cu-ft | 74.1 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 24.4 cu-ft | 31.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 98.7 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.4 in | 41.1 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38 in | 39.2 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.9 in | 41.5 in |
| Second-row legroom | 37.7 in | 38.5 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,159 lbs | 3,477 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,159 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 | Multi-Link | Independent multi-link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering (EPS) | Electric power-assisted |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 17.6 ft | 35.4 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 312 mm | 296 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | Vented disc |
| Parking brake type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | 310 mm | 292 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | Vented disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | alloy |
| Wheel width | — | 7.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 215/60R17 96H | 235/65R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 14 gal | 14.5 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | HondaLink | NissanConnect Services powered by SiriusXM |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 56.6 in | 57.1 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 55.2 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
153 features · differences first, then sharedSafety27 differ · 43 listed
| Feature | Honda HR-VLX FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Cruise Control with full speed range and hold | std | — |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | — | std |
| Intelligent Lane Intervention | std | — |
| Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines | std | — |
| 3-Point Seat Belts At All Seating Positions | std | — |
| Advanced Front Knee Airbags | std | — |
| Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection | — | std |
| Blind Spot Warning | — | std |
| Brake Assist | std | — |
| Child-Proof Rear Door Locks | std | — |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) | std | — |
| Easy-Fill Tire Alert | — | std |
| Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | std | — |
| Enhanced Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | std | — |
| Front and Outboard Rear 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System | std | — |
| Haptic steering wheel | — | std |
| Hill Descent Control | std | — |
| Intelligent Trace Control | — | std |
| Intersection Assist | — | std |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All) | std | — |
| Post-Collision Braking System | std | — |
| Rear Sonar System | — | std |
| RearView Monitor | — | std |
| Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) | std | — |
| Seat-Belt Reminder for All Seating Positions | std | — |
| Traffic Jam Assist | std | — |
| Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) | 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 |
| Intelligent Driver Alertness | std | std |
| Rear seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags | std | std |
| Anti-lock Braking System | std | std |
| High Beam Assist | std | std |
| Hill Start Assist | std | std |
| Rear Door Alert | std | std |
| Rollover sensor | std | std |
| Traction Control System | std | std |
| Vehicle Dynamic Control | std | std |
| Immobilizer | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (direct sensor type with individual position monitoring) | std | std |
Infotainment18 differ · 18 listed
| Feature | Honda HR-VLX FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 180-Watt Audio System with 4 Speakers | std | — |
| 2 front illuminated USB Type-C connection ports | — | std |
| 9-inch Color Touchscreen | std | — |
| Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® | std | — |
| Bluetooth® Streaming Audio | std | — |
| HondaLink® | 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 |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC) | std | — |
| Steering wheel audio controls | — | std |
| USB-C 3.0A Charging Ports - Front Console (1 Port) and Center Console (1 Port) | std | — |
| USB-C 3.0A Data Port - Front Console (1 Port) | std | — |
| Voice recognition | — | std |
| Wired Android Auto™ | — | std |
| Wired Apple CarPlay® | — | std |
| Wireless Android Auto™ Compatibility | std | — |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® Compatibility | std | — |
| Wireless charging pad | std | — |
Convenience9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Honda HR-VLX FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Intelligent Key™ with Push Button Start and 2-Door Request Switch | std | — |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet (Cargo Area) | std | — |
| Cruise Control | std | — |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Automatic Brake Hold | std | — |
| Honda Maintenance Program 1yr / 12k miles | std | — |
| One-Touch Turn Indicators | std | — |
| Power Windows with Auto Up/Down Driver's Window | std | — |
| Security System with Remote Entry | std | — |
| Manual liftgate | — | std |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Honda HR-VLX FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System | std | — |
| Air conditioning/heater – manual temperature control | — | std |
Seating2 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Honda HR-VLX FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 60 / 40 Split-Folding 2nd-Row Seats | std | — |
| 5-Person Seating Capacity | std | — |
| 6-way manual adjustable driver's seat | std | std |
Interior14 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Honda HR-VLX FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 7-inch TFT meter | std | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC) | std | — |
| Electrostatic Touch Rear Map Lights | std | — |
| EPA Passenger Volume (cu ft.): 98.7 / 98.7 / 97.3 | std | — |
| Front Map Lights | std | — |
| Headroom (in.) (First row / Second row): 39.4 / 38 / 39.4 / 38 / 38.4 / 38 | std | — |
| Hiproom (in.) (First row / Second row): 54.0 / 47.4 | std | — |
| Legroom (in.) (First row / Second row): 41.9 / 37.7 | std | — |
| Shoulder Room (in.) (First row / Second row): 56.6 / 55.2 | std | — |
| Sliding Sunvisors | std | — |
| Sunvisor Vanity (Driver & Passenger) | std | — |
| Manual dimming inside rearview mirror | — | std |
| Manual tilt and telescope steering wheel | — | std |
| Overhead console with sunglass holder | — | std |
Exterior25 differ · 27 listed
| Feature | Honda HR-VLX FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Acoustic Glass Windshield | std | — |
| Approach / Departure Angles (deg.): 15.5 / 20.5 / 16.0 / 21.1 / 15.5 / 20.5 | std | — |
| Capless Fuel Filler | std | — |
| Curb Weight (lbs.) (2WD): 3,159 / 3,197 / 3,221 | std | — |
| Curb Weight (lbs.) (AWD): 3,276 / 3,311 / 3,336 | std | — |
| Front variable intermittent wipers | — | std |
| Grille – black with dark satin gray accents | — | std |
| Ground Clearance (in.) (unladen) (2WD & AWD): 7.0 / 7.3 / 7.0 | std | — |
| Height (in.): 63.4 / 63.8 / 63.4 | std | — |
| LED Front Turn Indicators | std | — |
| LED Headlights with Auto-On/Off | std | — |
| LED Rear Turn Indicators | std | — |
| Length (in.): 179.8 | std | — |
| Power Side Mirrors | std | — |
| Smart Windshield Wiper System | std | — |
| Tire Repair Kit | — | std |
| Tires: 215/60R17 96H / 225/55R18 98H | std | — |
| Track (in.) (Front / Rear): 62.6 / 63.2 | std | — |
| Weight Distribution (%) (front/rear) (2WD): 59 / 41 | std | — |
| Weight Distribution (%) (front/rear) (AWD): 58 / 42 | std | — |
| Wheelbase (in.): 104.5 | std | — |
| Wheels: 17 in Pewter Gray Alloys / 18 in Gloss Black Alloys / 18 in Machine-Finished Alloys with Berlina Black Inserts | std | — |
| Width (in.): 72.4 | std | — |
| Rear Privacy Glass | std | — |
| Temporary spare tire | std | — |
| LED daytime running lights | std | std |
| LED taillights | std | std |
Powertrain24 differ · 25 listed
| Feature | Honda HR-VLX FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligent All-Wheel Drive | opt | std |
| Bore and Stroke (mm): 86 / 85.9 | std | — |
| CARB Emissions Rating: LEV4-SULEV30 | std | — |
| Compression Ratio: 10.8:1 | std | — |
| Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | std | — |
| CVT Ratio Range: 2.526~0.408 | std | — |
| CVT Reverse: 2.706~1.552 | std | — |
| Displacement (cc): 1,996 | std | — |
| Drive Mode Selector – Dial type (5-mode) / Lever switch type (3-mode) | — | std |
| Dynamic Drive Modes: 3-Mode Econ / Normal / Snow | std | — |
| Eco Assist™ System | std | — |
| EPA MPG Ratings* (City/Hwy/Combined) (2WD): 26 / 32 / 28 | std | — |
| EPA MPG Ratings* (City/Hwy/Combined) (AWD): 25 / 30 / 27 | std | — |
| Final Drive: 5.436 | std | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (U.S. gal): 14 | std | — |
| Horsepower (SAE net @ rpm): 158 @ 6,500 | std | — |
| Idle stop/start system | — | std |
| In-Line 4 Cylinder | std | — |
| Multi-Point Fuel Injection | std | — |
| Recommended Fuel: Regular Unleaded | std | — |
| Redline (rpm): 6,800 | std | — |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): 138 @ 4,200 | std | — |
| Tune-up Interval: 100k +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups | std | — |
| Valvetrain: 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC® | std | — |
| Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | std | std |
Chassis11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Honda HR-VLX FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Active Ride Control | — | std |
| Agile Handling Assist | std | — |
| Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering (EPS) | std | — |
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | std | — |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension | std | — |
| Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc / Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.): 12.3 / 12.2 | std | — |
| Stabilizer Bar (front): 27 mm x 4.5 mm tubular | std | — |
| Stabilizer Bar (rear, 2WD/AWD): 17.2 mm solid / 13 mm solid | std | — |
| Steering Ratio: 12.5:1 / 12.7:1 / 12.5:1 | std | — |
| Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock: 2.6 / 2.4 / 2.6 | std | — |
| Turning Diameter, Curb to Curb (ft.): 35.1 / 37.1 / 35.1 | std | — |
Cargo1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Honda HR-VLX FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Volume (cu ft.) (Standard / Max): 24.4 / 55.1 | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
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Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPHonda HR-V
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 0
Owner complaints 15 · 0 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (4), Unspecified (4), Visibility/Wiper (2)
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Nissan Rogue
Safety Signal 91 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / — / ★★★★☆
Recalls 2
Owner complaints 45 · 3 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Visibility/Wiper (14), Engine (9), Power Train (7)
Top recalls
- moderate Power Train 26V419000 · 5,823 vehicles
- minor Tires 25V912000 · 4,655 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Honda HR-VLX FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | $29,490 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 6 trims | $29,490 – $39,390 8 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | HR-V FWD | Rogue FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 28 | 32 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,400 | $2,100 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Honda HR-V or the 2026 Nissan Rogue?
The Honda HR-V wins clearly, 91.4 to 79.9, on tech & comfort, safety. The Nissan Rogue is ahead on performance and fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Honda HR-V scores 91.4 and the 2026 Nissan Rogue 79.9. 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 Honda HR-V or the 2026 Nissan Rogue?
2026 Honda HR-V: 5 NHTSA stars, 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 Honda HR-V and the 2026 Nissan Rogue?
Where the 2026 Honda HR-V wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (15 against 45 filed with NHTSA), lists more comfort and tech equipment (34 points against 13 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and lists 34 standard driver-assist features against 25. Where the 2026 Nissan Rogue answers: it turns out 225 lb-ft of torque against 138 and opens up to 74.1 cu ft of cargo against 55.1. What they share: 5 seats.