2026 Nissan Rogue vs 2026 Tesla Model Y
The Nissan Rogue wins clearly, 84.6 to 76.7, on safety, price, tech & comfort. The Tesla Model Y is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 4.8 and it flips.
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 Tesla Model Y
The 2026 Tesla Model Y is sold in the U.S. as an electric compact SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Model Y Long Range RWD, is…
2026 Nissan Rogue
Clear winThe Nissan Rogue wins clearly, 84.6 to 76.7, on safety, price, tech & comfort. The Tesla Model Y is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 4.8 and it flips.
| Category · weight | 2026 Nissan Rogueoverall 84.6 | 2026 Tesla Model Yoverall 76.7 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 100 | 73.7 | ||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | ||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 25.2 | 100 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 94.6 | 43.2 | ||||||||||||
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 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 86.4 | ||||||||||||
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 | 84.6 | 76.7 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Nissan Rogue: base trim S FWD · Tesla Model Y: base trim Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive RWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 4.8 and the answer flips.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2026 Nissan Rogue wins
- It lists 24 standard driver-assist features against 2.
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (53 against 419 filed with NHTSA).
- It starts $10,500 lower ($29,490 against $39,990 base MSRP).
Where the 2026 Tesla Model Y answers
- It is rated 138 combined against 32 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $1,550 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($550 against $2,100).
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
47 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Nissan RogueS FWD | Tesla Model YModel Y Rear-Wheel Drive RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $29,490 | $39,990 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | — |
| Cylinder count | 3 | — |
| Engine displacement | 1,498 cc | — |
| Engine type (full description) | 1.5L 3-cylinder VC-Turbo DOHC | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 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 | cvt | — |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | 6.4 in |
| Overall height | 66.5 in | 63.8 in |
| Overall length | 183 in | 189 in |
| Overall width | 72.4 in | 78 in |
| Wheelbase | 107 in | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 74.1 cu-ft | — |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 31.6 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 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 | 4,061 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) | 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 | — |
| Wheel material | 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 | Grok |
| 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 sharedSafety26 differ · 26 listed
| Feature | Nissan RogueS FWD | Tesla Model YModel Y Rear-Wheel Drive RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Blind Spot Warning | std | — |
| Intelligent Forward Collision Warning | std | — |
| 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 | — |
| Intelligent Driver Alertness | std | — |
| LATCH system | std | — |
| Rear seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags | std | — |
| 8 exterior cameras | — | std |
| Anti-lock Braking System | std | — |
| Easy-Fill Tire Alert | std | — |
| Full Self-Driving (Supervised) capable; Traffic-aware cruise control | — | std |
| Haptic steering wheel | std | — |
| High Beam Assist | std | — |
| Hill Start Assist | std | — |
| Intelligent Trace Control | std | — |
| Intersection Assist | std | — |
| Rear Door Alert | std | — |
| Rear Sonar System | std | — |
| RearView Monitor | std | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (direct sensor type with individual position monitoring) | std | — |
| Traction Control System | std | — |
| Vehicle Dynamic Control | std | — |
| Immobilizer | std | — |
Infotainment24 differ · 24 listed
| Feature | Nissan RogueS FWD | Tesla Model YModel Y Rear-Wheel Drive RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2 wireless phone chargers | — | std |
| 15.4" Center Touchscreen | — | std |
| 16'' First-row touchscreen | — | std |
| 2 front illuminated USB Type-C connection ports | std | — |
| 3 USB-C ports | — | std |
| 7Speaker audio system | — | std |
| 8-inch color display | std | — |
| Basic Vehicle Warranty: 4 years or 50,000 mi, whichever comes first | — | std |
| Bluetooth® hands-free phone system | std | — |
| Cellular data, Wi-Fi, ultra-wide band and Bluetooth connectivity | — | std |
| Grok voice assistant | — | std |
| Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant | std | — |
| MSRP (starting price, USD): $39,990 / $41,990 / $45,990 / $49,990 / $57,990 / $61,990 | — | 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 | — |
| Siri® Eyes Free | std | — |
| SiriusXM® (subscription required, sold separately) | 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 | — |
Convenience2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Nissan RogueS FWD | Tesla Model YModel Y Rear-Wheel Drive RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Hands-free power open on approach | — | std |
| Manual liftgate | std | — |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Nissan RogueS FWD | Tesla Model YModel Y Rear-Wheel Drive RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning/heater – manual temperature control | std | — |
| Particulate and odor filter; First-row touchscreen-adjust air vents; Second-row manual-adjust air vents | — | std |
Seating6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Nissan RogueS FWD | Tesla Model YModel Y Rear-Wheel Drive RWD |
|---|---|---|
| First-row heated seats | — | std |
| 6-way manual adjustable driver's seat | std | — |
| Dual tone with textile and vegan leather | — | std |
| First-row power recline | — | std |
| Five-seat interior | — | std |
| Second-row manual-folding seats | — | std |
Interior7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Nissan RogueS FWD | Tesla Model YModel Y Rear-Wheel Drive RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated steering wheel | — | std |
| Manual-adjust heated steering wheel | — | std |
| Open center console | — | std |
| Manual dimming inside rearview mirror | std | — |
| Manual tilt and telescoping steering wheel | std | — |
| Cargo area light | std | — |
| Overhead console with sunglass holder | std | — |
Exterior10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Nissan RogueS FWD | Tesla Model YModel Y Rear-Wheel Drive RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Clearance: 6.4" | — | std |
| Knit textile roof | — | std |
| LED daytime running lights | std | — |
| LED headlights; Auto high beams | — | std |
| LED taillights | std | — |
| Manual-folding side-view mirrors | — | std |
| Overall Height: 63.8" | — | std |
| Overall Length: 188.7" | — | std |
| Weight (Curb Mass): 4,061 lbs | — | std |
| Wheels: 18" or 19" | — | std |
Powertrain10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Nissan RogueS FWD | Tesla Model YModel Y Rear-Wheel Drive RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive | std | — |
| Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | std | — |
| 0-60 mph: 6.8 sec | — | std |
| Battery & Drive Unit Warranty: 8 years or 100,000 mi, whichever comes first | — | std |
| Drive Mode Selector – Dial type (5-mode) AWD / Lever switch type (3-mode) FWD | std | — |
| Drive Modes: Chill, Standard | — | std |
| Idle stop/start system | std | — |
| Range (EPA est.): 321 mi | — | std |
| Supercharge in 15 min: 160 mi | — | std |
| Supercharging Max: 225 kW; Pay Per Use | — | std |
Chassis2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Nissan RogueS FWD | Tesla Model YModel Y Rear-Wheel Drive RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Active Ride Control | std | — |
| Passive shock absorbers | — | std |
Cargo2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Nissan RogueS FWD | Tesla Model YModel Y Rear-Wheel Drive RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Total Cargo Space: 76 cubic feet | — | std |
| Towing Capacity: 3,500 lbs | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPNissan Rogue
Top recalls
- moderate Power Train 26V419000 · 5,823 vehicles
- minor Tires 25V912000 · 4,655 vehicles
Tesla Model Y
Top recalls
- high Suspension 26V558000 · 19 vehicles
- high Structure 26V445000 · 15 vehicles
- high Electrical System 25V690000 · 12,963 vehicles
- high Seats 25V410000 · 48 vehicles
- moderate Exterior Lighting 25V658000 · 260 vehicles
- moderate Electrical System 25V490000 · 6 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Nissan RogueS FWD | Tesla Model YModel Y Rear-Wheel Drive RWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29,490 (base trim) | $39,990 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $29,490 – $39,390 8 trims | $39,990 – $61,990 6 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | BEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Rogue FWD | Model Y Standard RWD (18in Wheels) |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 32 | 138 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,100 | $550 |
| EV range | — | 321 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Nissan Rogue or the 2026 Tesla Model Y?
The Nissan Rogue wins clearly, 84.6 to 76.7, on safety, price, tech & comfort. The Tesla Model Y is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 4.8 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Nissan Rogue scores 84.6 and the 2026 Tesla Model Y 76.7. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2026 Nissan Rogue or the 2026 Tesla Model Y?
The 2026 Nissan Rogue starts lower — $29,490 against $39,990, a gap of $10,500 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Nissan Rogue or the 2026 Tesla Model Y?
2026 Nissan Rogue: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 2 recalls. 2026 Tesla Model Y: 5 NHTSA stars, grade D, 8 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 Nissan Rogue and the 2026 Tesla Model Y?
Where the 2026 Nissan Rogue wins: it lists 24 standard driver-assist features against 2, has drawn fewer owner complaints (53 against 419 filed with NHTSA), and starts $10,500 lower ($29,490 against $39,990 base MSRP). Where the 2026 Tesla Model Y answers: it is rated 138 combined against 32 (EPA mpg or MPGe) and costs $1,550 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($550 against $2,100). What they share: 5 seats.