2026 Jeep Wrangler vs 2026 Nissan Rogue
Too close to call: Jeep Wrangler 86.8 vs Nissan Rogue 85 with these weights. The Nissan Rogue is ahead on fuel & range and space & cargo. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.8 and it flips.
2026 Jeep Wrangler
The 2026 Jeep Wrangler is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and gas compact SUV with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Wrangler 2dr…
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 Jeep Wrangler
Toss-upToo close to call: Jeep Wrangler 86.8 vs Nissan Rogue 85 with these weights. The Nissan Rogue is ahead on fuel & range and space & cargo. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.8 and it flips.
| Category · weight | 2026 Jeep Wrangleroverall 86.8 | 2026 Nissan Rogueoverall 85 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 65.6 | 100 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 82.3 | 79.1 | ||||||||||||
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 | 94.4 | 99.9 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 77.2 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 73.3 | ||||||||||||
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 | 86.8 | 85 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Jeep Wrangler: base trim Sport (two-door) 4WD · Nissan Rogue: base trim S FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.8 and the answer flips.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2026 Jeep Wrangler wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (12 against 53 filed with NHTSA).
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (30 points against 22 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It makes 285 hp against 201.
Where the 2026 Nissan Rogue answers
- It lists 24 standard driver-assist features against 15.
- It costs $1,100 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,100 against $3,200).
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
54 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Jeep WranglerSport (two-door) 4WD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $29,490 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 3 |
| Engine displacement | 3,604 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 60-degree liquid-cooled | 1.5L 3-cylinder VC-Turbo DOHC |
| Fuel injection system | Sequential multiport electronic returnless | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 285 hp | 201 hp |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft | 225 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 17 mpg | 29 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 19 mpg | 32 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 23 mpg | 36 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.45 | 5.676 |
| Transmission speeds | 6 | — |
| Transmission type | manual | cvt |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 9.7 in | 8.2 in |
| Overall height | 73.6 in | 66.5 in |
| Overall length | 167 in | 183 in |
| Overall width | 73.9 in | 72.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.8 in | 107 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 72.4 cu-ft | 74.1 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 31.7 cu-ft | 31.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 104 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 4 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.8 in | 41.1 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 39.2 in |
| Third-row headroom | 40.3 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.2 in | 41.5 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 38.5 in |
| Third-row legroom | 35.7 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,003 lbs | 3,477 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,003 lbs | 3,477 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 4,641 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1,249 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Solid axle link coil leading arms track bar coil springs stabilizer bar | Independent strut with coil springs |
| Rear suspension type | Solid axle link coil trailing arms track bar coil springs stabilizer bar | Independent multi-link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electro-hydraulic power | Electric power-assisted |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 32.7 ft | 35.4 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 330 mm | 296 mm |
| Front brake type | vented rotor | Vented disc |
| Parking brake type | — | Electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | 328 mm | 292 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid rotor | Vented disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | steel | alloy |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in | 7.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 245/75R17 | 235/65R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.5 gal | 14.5 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | SiriusXM Guardian | NissanConnect Services powered by SiriusXM |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 12 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 55.8 in | 57.1 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | — | 55.9 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 57.7 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
109 features · differences first, then sharedSafety22 differ · 31 listed
| Feature | Jeep WranglerSport (two-door) 4WD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Blind Spot Warning | — | std |
| Intelligent Forward Collision Warning | — | std |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | — | std |
| Lane Departure Warning | — | std |
| ParkView rear backup camera with dynamic gridlines | std | — |
| Intelligent Driver Alertness | — | std |
| Rear seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags | — | std |
| Trailer-sway control | std | — |
| Driver and front-passenger seat belt alert (all markets) | std | — |
| Easy-Fill Tire Alert | — | std |
| Electronic roll mitigation | std | — |
| Front passenger seat occupant detection system | std | — |
| Haptic steering wheel | — | std |
| High Beam Assist | — | std |
| Intelligent Trace Control | — | std |
| Intersection Assist | — | std |
| Rear Door Alert | — | std |
| Rear Sonar System | — | std |
| RearView Monitor | — | std |
| Selec-Speed Control (packaged with eight-speed automatic transmission) | opt | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (direct sensor type with individual position monitoring) | — | std |
| Tire-pressure monitoring | 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 |
| LATCH system | std | std |
| Anti-lock Braking System | std | std |
| Hill Start Assist | std | std |
| Traction Control System | std | std |
| Vehicle Dynamic Control | std | std |
| Immobilizer | std | std |
Infotainment19 differ · 20 listed
| Feature | Jeep WranglerSport (two-door) 4WD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi hotspot | std | — |
| 2 front illuminated USB Type-C connection ports | — | std |
| 8-inch color display | — | std |
| Audio System — Eight speakers | std | — |
| Bluetooth® hands-free phone system | — | std |
| Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant | — | std |
| Media hub (one full-function USB and auxiliary port) | 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 |
| Radio with Uconnect 5 with 12.3-in. display | std | — |
| Satellite radio antenna | — | std |
| Siri® Eyes Free | — | std |
| SiriusXM® (subscription required, sold separately) | — | std |
| Speed-sensitive volume control | — | std |
| Streaming audio via Bluetooth® | — | std |
| USB — fully functional in center console | std | — |
| Voice recognition | — | std |
| Wired Android Auto™ | — | std |
| Wired Apple CarPlay® | — | std |
| Steering wheel audio controls | std | std |
Convenience7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Jeep WranglerSport (two-door) 4WD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Intelligent Key™ with Push Button Start and 2-Door Request Switch | std | — |
| Power (speed-sensitive locking) — door-mounted switches | std | — |
| Power outlet, 12-volt, cargo area | std | — |
| Power windows (front and rear), driver and passenger one-touch down | std | — |
| Remote keyless entry with mechanical flip key | std | — |
| Manual liftgate | — | std |
| Power outlet, 12-volt, instrument panel | std | — |
Climate3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Jeep WranglerSport (two-door) 4WD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning — Manual, single zone | std | — |
| Air conditioning/heater – manual temperature control | — | std |
| Floor heat ducts — rear | std | — |
Seating4 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Jeep WranglerSport (two-door) 4WD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cloth | std | — |
| Fold-and-tumble rear bench, removable | std | — |
| Front-passenger seat — four-way manual (fore/aft, recline) | std | — |
| Power lumbar support | std | — |
| 6-way manual adjustable driver's seat | std | std |
Interior13 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Jeep WranglerSport (two-door) 4WD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Console — full-floor with front and rear cup holders, locking storage and armrest | std | — |
| Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) controls | std | — |
| Floor Mats — Front | std | — |
| LED door bezel ambient lamp | std | — |
| LED foot well courtesy — functional | std | — |
| LED front cup holder | std | — |
| LED overhead courtesy lamp | std | — |
| Steering Wheel — Base (urethane) | std | — |
| Wash-out interior with removable carpet and drain plugs | std | — |
| Manual dimming inside rearview mirror | — | std |
| Cargo area light | — | std |
| Mopar slush mats | std | — |
| Overhead console with sunglass holder | — | std |
| Manual tilt and telescoping steering wheel | std | std |
Exterior16 differ · 16 listed
| Feature | Jeep WranglerSport (two-door) 4WD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Black Three-piece Hardtop Group — includes black three-piece hardtop, rear window defroster, rear window washer and wiper, and Freedom Panel storage bag | opt | — |
| Deep-tinted sunscreen rear and quarter windows | opt | — |
| Fender flares — Black, one-piece | std | — |
| Fog lamps | std | — |
| Freedom Top three-piece modular hardtop with rear wiper/washer, rear defroster, full-framed doors and Freedom Panel storage bag | opt | — |
| Full metal doors with power windows | std | — |
| Halogen headlamps | std | — |
| LED daytime running lights | — | std |
| LED taillights | — | std |
| Mirrors — Mold-in color manual folding | std | — |
| Skid plates — fuel tank and transfer case | std | — |
| Sunrider for hardtop by Mopar | opt | — |
| Sunrider soft-top | std | — |
| Tires — All-season, 245/75 R17 BSW Nexen | std | — |
| Tow hooks — two front, one rear | std | — |
| Wheels — 17-in. full face steel painted Low Gloss Black | std | — |
Powertrain10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Jeep WranglerSport (two-door) 4WD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligent All-Wheel Drive | — | std |
| Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | — | std |
| 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder / Eight-speed automatic | opt | — |
| 3rd generation Dana 44 heavy-duty solid rear axle | std | — |
| 3rd generation Dana solid front axle | std | — |
| Axle Ratio 3.45:1 | std | — |
| Drive Mode Selector – Dial type (5-mode) AWD / Lever switch type (3-mode) FWD | — | std |
| Idle stop/start system | — | std |
| Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6 / Six-speed manual | std | — |
| Transfer case/4WD system — Command-Trac NV241, part-time, shift-on-the-fly transfer case | std | — |
Chassis1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Jeep WranglerSport (two-door) 4WD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Active Ride Control | — | std |
Cargo2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Jeep WranglerSport (two-door) 4WD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Towing — Trailer-tow Group includes Class II hitch receiver, four-pin and seven-pin adapter, 700-amp battery, auxiliary switches | opt | — |
| Trailer-tow and Aux Switch Group — includes four auxiliary switches, trailer tow, Class II hitch receiver, four-pin and seven-pin adapters | opt | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPJeep Wrangler
Top recalls
- high Wheels 26V456000 · 641 vehicles
- high Child Seat 26V224000 · 32 vehicles
- minor Back Over Prevention 26V531000 · 844,027 vehicles
Nissan Rogue
Top recalls
- moderate Power Train 26V419000 · 5,823 vehicles
- minor Tires 25V912000 · 4,655 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Jeep WranglerSport (two-door) 4WD | Nissan RogueS FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | $29,490 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 8 trims | $29,490 – $39,390 8 trims |
| Powertrains | PHEV, GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Wrangler 2dr 4WD | Rogue FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 21 | 32 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,200 | $2,100 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Jeep Wrangler or the 2026 Nissan Rogue?
Too close to call: Jeep Wrangler 86.8 vs Nissan Rogue 85 with these weights. The Nissan Rogue is ahead on fuel & range and space & cargo. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.8 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Jeep Wrangler scores 86.8 and the 2026 Nissan Rogue 85. 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 Jeep Wrangler or the 2026 Nissan Rogue?
2026 Jeep Wrangler: no NHTSA rating yet, grade B, 3 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 Jeep Wrangler and the 2026 Nissan Rogue?
Where the 2026 Jeep Wrangler wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (12 against 53 filed with NHTSA), lists more comfort and tech equipment (30 points against 22 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and makes 285 hp against 201. Where the 2026 Nissan Rogue answers: it lists 24 standard driver-assist features against 15 and costs $1,100 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,100 against $3,200).