Head-to-head
2026 Hyundai Tucson vs 2026 Nissan Rogue
The Hyundai Tucson edges it, 90.4 to 86.8, on tech & comfort, space & cargo. The Nissan Rogue is ahead on safety and fuel & range.
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2026 Hyundai Tucson
The 2026 Hyundai Tucson is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid, hybrid and gas compact SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Tuc…
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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 Hyundai Tucson
Slight edgeThe Hyundai Tucson edges it, 90.4 to 86.8, on tech & comfort, space & cargo. The Nissan Rogue is ahead on safety and fuel & range.
Tech & comfort 2026 Hyundai Tucson leads by 55.6
Safety 2026 Nissan Rogue leads by 16.4
Fuel & range 2026 Nissan Rogue leads by 12.5
| Category · weight | 2026 Hyundai Tucsonoverall 90.4 | 2026 Nissan Rogueoverall 86.8 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 99.3 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | ||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 87.5 | 100 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 72.7 | 89.1 | ||||||||||||
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 | 100 | 86.4 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 88.4 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 44.4 | ||||||||||||
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 | 90.4 | 86.8 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Hyundai Tucson: base trim SE 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 Hyundai Tucson wins
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (49.5 points against 22 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It lists 33 standard driver-assist features against 24.
- It holds 41.2 cu ft behind the second row against 31.6.
Where the 2026 Nissan Rogue answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (53 against 99 filed with NHTSA).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 91 against 70).
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.
Specifications side by side
49 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $29,700 | $29,490 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 3 |
| Engine displacement | 2,497 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder | 1.5L 3-cylinder VC-Turbo DOHC |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 187 hp | 201 hp |
| Torque | 178 lb-ft | 225 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 29 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 32 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 36 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.648 | 5.676 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | — |
| Transmission type | automatic | cvt |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7.1 in | 8.2 in |
| Overall height | 65.6 in | 66.5 in |
| Overall length | 183 in | 183 in |
| Overall width | 73.4 in | 72.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 109 in | 107 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 80.3 cu-ft | 74.1 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 41.2 cu-ft | 31.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 147 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.1 in | 41.1 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.5 in | 39.2 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.4 in | 41.5 in |
| Second-row legroom | 41.3 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 springs | Independent strut with coil springs |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link | Independent multi-link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS), rack and pinion, column-mounted | Electric power-assisted |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 38.6 ft | 35.4 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 325 mm | 296 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | Vented disc |
| Parking brake type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | 300 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 in | 7.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 235/65R17 | 235/65R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.3 gal | 14.5 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Bluelink+ | NissanConnect Services powered by SiriusXM |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.6 in | 57.1 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 56 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
141 features · differences first, then sharedSafety27 differ · 42 listed
| Feature | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian, Cyclist Detection (sensor fusion-type) | std | — |
| Intelligent Cruise Control with full speed range and hold | std | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Junction Turning Detection | std | — |
| Intelligent Forward Collision Warning | — | std |
| Lane Following Assist (LFA) | std | — |
| Intelligent Lane Intervention | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning | — | std |
| Rearview camera with Parking Guidance | std | — |
| Downhill Brake Control (DBC) - Driver-selectable | std | — |
| LATCH system | — | std |
| Safe Exit Warning (SEW) | std | — |
| 5-position seatbelt reminder | std | — |
| Anti-theft System integrated with remote keyless entry and panic alarm | std | — |
| Bodyside reinforcements | std | — |
| Brake Assist | std | — |
| Easy-Fill Tire Alert | — | std |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | std | — |
| Intelligent Trace Control | — | std |
| Intersection Assist | — | std |
| LATCH Lower Anchors and Upper Tether Anchors | std | — |
| Occupant Classification System (OCS) - Seat weight sensor and seat track sensor | std | — |
| Rear Sonar System | — | std |
| RearView Monitor | — | std |
| Side air curtains with rollover sensors | std | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (direct sensor type with individual position monitoring) | — | std |
| Vehicle Stability Management | std | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) w/ Individual Tire Indicator | std | — |
| Blind Spot Warning | std | std |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | std | std |
| Front seat mounted side-impact supplemental air bags | 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 |
| Haptic steering wheel | std | std |
| High Beam Assist | std | std |
| Hill Start Assist | std | std |
| Rear Door Alert | std | std |
| Traction Control System | std | std |
| Vehicle Dynamic Control | std | std |
| Immobilizer | std | std |
Infotainment23 differ · 24 listed
| Feature | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3" color touchscreen with AM/FM, HD Radio™, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio system with 6-speakers (ccNC Lite) | std | — |
| Bluetooth controls (Voice recognition, Accept call, Hang up) | std | — |
| 2 front illuminated USB Type-C connection ports | — | std |
| 8-inch color display | — | std |
| Bluelink+ Connected Car System | std | — |
| Bluetooth® hands-free phone system | — | std |
| Controller OTA update capability | std | — |
| Front Dual USB Type-C ports (1 data/charge + 1 charge port (27W)) | std | — |
| Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant | — | std |
| HD Radio™ Technology | 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 |
| Satellite radio antenna | — | std |
| Second row Dual USB ports (27W charging power) | std | — |
| Siri® Eyes Free | — | std |
| SiriusXM® (subscription required, sold separately) | — | std |
| SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (3-month trial subscription) | std | — |
| Speed-sensitive volume control | — | std |
| Streaming audio via Bluetooth® | — | std |
| Voice recognition | — | std |
| Wired Android Auto™ | — | std |
| Wired Apple CarPlay® | — | std |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ | std | — |
| Steering wheel audio controls | std | std |
Convenience10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Intelligent Key™ with Push Button Start and 2-Door Request Switch | std | — |
| Electronic Parking Brake w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold | std | — |
| Power door locks | std | — |
| Power Window Switches - Driver auto down/up | std | — |
| Proximity w/ detachable valet key (2) | std | — |
| Remote keyless entry system with alarm and panic | std | — |
| Remote release Hood | std | — |
| Storage tray (below 12-volt outlet) | std | — |
| Manual liftgate | — | std |
| 12-volt outlet (2) - Front (1) / cargo (1) | std | — |
Climate5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| After-Blow logic | std | — |
| Air conditioning/heater – manual temperature control | — | std |
| Cabin air filter | std | — |
| Manual air conditioning | std | — |
| Rear seat heater ducts | std | — |
Seating4 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 Split fold-down & reclining rear seatback with adjustable head restraint | std | — |
| Cloth-trimmed seats (stain- and odor-resistant) | std | — |
| Remote release folding rear seats (from cargo) | std | — |
| Rear center armrest with cupholders | std | — |
| 6-way manual adjustable driver's seat | std | std |
Interior22 differ · 24 listed
| Feature | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2" Multi-Information Display | std | — |
| 3-spoke steering wheel | std | — |
| Assist grips (4) | std | — |
| Bag hook - 2nd row seat back | std | — |
| Central dome light (with delay) and auto cut-off | std | — |
| Cruise control buttons | std | — |
| Cupholders, Dual - Front center console-mounted | std | — |
| Door handles - Metal paint | std | — |
| Front center console - Fixed armrest storage box | std | — |
| Glove compartment with Damper | std | — |
| I/P switch illumination (hazard) | std | — |
| Illuminated power window switches | std | — |
| Rear coat hanger (1) | std | — |
| Roof trim - Gray | std | — |
| Tilt & Telescoping steering wheel | std | — |
| Manual tilt and telescoping steering wheel | — | std |
| Floor mats - Carpeted | opt | — |
| Front and Rear LED overhead lighting | std | — |
| Overhead console with sunglass holder | — | std |
| Seatback map pocket(s) | std | — |
| Sunvisors - Dual vanity mirror with cover, w/ sliding function | std | — |
| Trip odometer | std | — |
| Manual dimming inside rearview mirror | std | std |
| Cargo area light | std | std |
Exterior18 differ · 19 listed
| Feature | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Acoustic Laminated Windshield | std | — |
| Automatic headlights | std | — |
| Bi-LED headlights (high/low beam) | std | — |
| Body color door handles | std | — |
| Bodycolor side mirror housing | std | — |
| Chrome upper door window molding | std | — |
| Front variable intermittent windshield wipers | std | — |
| Intermittent rear window wiper/washer (non-variable) | std | — |
| LED front turn signals | std | — |
| LED taillights | — | std |
| Shark-fin roof antenna | std | — |
| Side sills - Material Black | std | — |
| Rear window defroster with timer | std | — |
| Solar glass - Front Door, Windshield | std | — |
| Mud Guards - Front/Rear | opt | — |
| Rear spoiler - Integrated with CHMSL, bodycolor | std | — |
| Roof-mounted Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) | std | — |
| Spare Tire - Compact Temporary Tire | std | — |
| LED daytime running lights | std | std |
Powertrain4 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligent All-Wheel Drive | — | std |
| AWD Lock | opt | — |
| Drive Mode - Center-console mounted | std | — |
| Drive Mode Selector – Dial type (5-mode) AWD / Lever switch type (3-mode) FWD | — | std |
| Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | std | std |
| Idle stop/start system | std | std |
Chassis1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Active Ride Control | — | std |
Cargo5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Tow Hitch | opt | — |
| Cargo cover - Retractable | opt | — |
| Cargo tie-down anchors (6) - 3 on each side, 2 floor & 1 upper per side | std | — |
| Dual level cargo floor (n/a on PHEV) | std | — |
| Trailer pre-wiring | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPHyundai Tucson
Safety Signal 70 C
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 6
Owner complaints 99 · 21 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Forward Collision Avoidance (50), Unspecified (21), Electrical System (19)
Top recalls
- high Suspension 26V692000 · 24 vehicles
- high Forward Collision Avoidance 26V316000 · 423,062 vehicles
- high Air Bags 26V254000 · 2,931 vehicles
- high Engine And Engine Cooling 25V549000 · 29 vehicles
- moderate Electrical System 26V047000 · 41,651 vehicles
- minor Electrical System 26V400000 · 96,310 vehicles
Nissan Rogue
Safety Signal 91 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / — / ★★★★☆
Recalls 2
Owner complaints 53 · 3 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Visibility/Wiper (14), Unspecified (10), Electrical System (10)
Top recalls
- moderate Power Train 26V419000 · 5,823 vehicles
- minor Tires 25V912000 · 4,655 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Hyundai TucsonSE FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29,700 (base trim) | $29,490 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $29,700 – $48,900 21 trims | $29,490 – $39,390 8 trims |
| Powertrains | PHEV, HEV, GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Tucson 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 Hyundai Tucson or the 2026 Nissan Rogue?
The Hyundai Tucson edges it, 90.4 to 86.8, on tech & comfort, space & cargo. The Nissan Rogue is ahead on safety and fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Hyundai Tucson scores 90.4 and the 2026 Nissan Rogue 86.8. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2026 Hyundai Tucson or the 2026 Nissan Rogue?
The 2026 Nissan Rogue starts lower — $29,490 against $29,700, a gap of $210 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Hyundai Tucson or the 2026 Nissan Rogue?
2026 Hyundai Tucson: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 6 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 Hyundai Tucson and the 2026 Nissan Rogue?
Where the 2026 Hyundai Tucson wins: it lists more comfort and tech equipment (49.5 points against 22 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), lists 33 standard driver-assist features against 24, and holds 41.2 cu ft behind the second row against 31.6. Where the 2026 Nissan Rogue answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (53 against 99 filed with NHTSA) and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 91 against 70). What they share: 5 seats.