Head-to-head
2026 Nissan Rogue vs 2026 Toyota bZ
The Toyota bZ wins clearly, 90.1 to 75.3, on fuel & range, tech & comfort, safety. The Nissan Rogue is ahead on price and performance.
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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…
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The 2026 Toyota bZ is sold in the U.S. as an electric compact SUV with 8 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the bZ (energy capacity 191 Ah), i…
Verdict · default weights
2026 Toyota bZ
Clear winThe Toyota bZ wins clearly, 90.1 to 75.3, on fuel & range, tech & comfort, safety. The Nissan Rogue is ahead on price and performance.
Fuel & range 2026 Toyota bZ leads by 74.4
Tech & comfort 2026 Toyota bZ leads by 51.4
Price 2026 Nissan Rogue leads by 15.5
| Category · weight | 2026 Toyota bZoverall 90.1 | 2026 Nissan Rogueoverall 75.3 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 84.5 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | ||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 25.6 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 85.2 | 83.1 | ||||||||||||
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 | 91.8 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 79.6 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 48.6 | ||||||||||||
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 | 90.1 | 75.3 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Toyota bZ: base trim XLE FWD 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 Toyota bZ wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (23 against 54 filed with NHTSA).
- It is rated 131 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).
Where the 2026 Nissan Rogue answers
- It lists 24 standard driver-assist features against 17.
- It starts $5,410 lower ($29,490 against $34,900 base MSRP).
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
53 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Toyota bZXLE FWD FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $34,900 | $29,490 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | — | 3 |
| Engine displacement | — | 1,498 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | Electric Motor FWD | 1.5L 3-cylinder inline DOHC VC-Turbo |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 168 hp | 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 | Single-speed direct drive | manual |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | 8.2 in |
| Overall height | 65 in | 66.5 in |
| Overall length | 185 in | 183 in |
| Overall width | 73.2 in | 72.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 112 in | 107 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | — | 74.1 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 27.7 cu-ft | 31.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 94.4 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 38.6 in | 41.1 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 39.2 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.1 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 42.1 in | 41.5 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 38.5 in |
| Third-row legroom | 35.3 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,057 lbs | 3,477 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,057 lbs | 3,477 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5,435 lbs | 4,641 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent MacPherson strut-type with stabilizer bar | Independent strut with coil springs |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link with stabilizer bar | Independent multi-link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric Power Steering (EPS); electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion | Electric power-assisted |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 40 ft | 35.4 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 328 mm | 296 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | Vented disc |
| Parking brake type | — | Electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | 318 mm | 292 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc | Vented disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | 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 | Toyota | NissanConnect Services powered by SiriusXM |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 60 months | — |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 36 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.8 in | 57.1 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | — | 55.9 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 55.8 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
116 features · differences first, then sharedSafety27 differ · 34 listed
| Feature | Toyota bZXLE FWD FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection | — | 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 (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) includes lower anchors on outboard rear seats and tether anchors on all rear seats | std | — |
| Rear seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags | — | std |
| Safe Exit Alert | std | — |
| 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions; driver-side Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) and Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) on all passenger seatbelts | std | — |
| Adjustable front shoulder anchors | std | — |
| Child-protector rear door locks and power window lockout control | std | — |
| Easy-Fill Tire Alert | — | std |
| Eight airbags — includes driver and front passenger airbags, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver and passenger seat knee airbags, and front and rear curtain shield airbags | std | — |
| Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking (PA w/AB) | 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 |
| Star Safety System™ — includes Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and Smart Stop Technology® (SST) | std | — |
| Toyota Safety Sense 3.0™ — Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Road Sign Assist (RSA), and Proactive Driving Assist (PDA) | std | — |
| Vehicle Proximity Notification System (VPNS) | std | — |
| RearView Monitor | std | std |
| Anti-lock Braking System | std | std |
| Blind Spot Warning | 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 |
Infotainment21 differ · 22 listed
| Feature | Toyota bZXLE FWD FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Collision Notification | std | — |
| Safety Connect® — includes Emergency Assistance Button | std | — |
| Remote Connect — start and stop the vehicle via app | std | — |
| Digital Key capability — Digital Key enables smartphone to be used instead of a physical key (Remote Connect subscription required) | std | — |
| Remote Connect — lock/unlock doors via app | std | — |
| Stolen Vehicle Locator | std | — |
| Two Qi-compatible wireless smartphone chargers with charge indicator light | std | — |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | std | — |
| Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch | std | — |
| 14-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia with six speakers, wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial | std | — |
| 2 front illuminated USB Type-C connection ports | — | std |
| Drive Connect — includes Cloud Navigation with Google Points of Interest (POI) data, Intelligent Assistant with Hey, Toyota, and Destination Assist. 3-year trial subscription | std | — |
| Four USB-C ports — two 15W front/two 60W rear | 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 |
| Service Connect — receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports. 5-year minimum trial subscription | std | — |
| Siri® Eyes Free | — | std |
| Steering wheel audio controls | — | std |
| Voice recognition | — | std |
| Wired Android Auto™ | — | std |
| Wired Apple CarPlay® | — | std |
| Paddle shifters | std | std |
Convenience6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Toyota bZXLE FWD FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Intelligent Key™ with Push Button Start and 2-Door Request Switch | std | — |
| Height-adjustable, foot-activated power liftgate with jam protection | std | — |
| One 12V/120W auxiliary power outlet in bottom storage tray | std | — |
| Power door locks with shift-linked automatic lock/unlock feature | std | — |
| Power windows with auto up/down and jam protection in all positions | std | — |
| Manual liftgate | — | std |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Toyota bZXLE FWD FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning/heater – manual temperature control | — | std |
| Dual zone automatic climate control system with dust and pollen filter, and rear-seat vents | std | — |
Seating7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Toyota bZXLE FWD FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 split, reclining fold-flat rear seats with center armrest and cup holders | std | — |
| 8-way power adjustable driver's seat | std | — |
| Quick Comfort™ heated front seats | std | — |
| 6-way manual adjustable driver's seat | — | std |
| 4-way manual front passenger seat | — | std |
| Fabric/SofTex®-trimmed seats; 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support; 6-way adjustable front passenger seat | std | — |
| Premium cloth seating | — | std |
Interior17 differ · 17 listed
| Feature | Toyota bZXLE FWD FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated steering wheel | std | — |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® | std | — |
| Black carpet flooring with driver-side footrest | std | — |
| Center console with covered storage compartment, two cup holders, two Qi-compatible wireless chargers and front lower storage tray | std | — |
| Dial-type shift knob | std | — |
| Front and rear ambient lighting with 64 available colors | std | — |
| Front-door storage pockets with bottle holders | std | — |
| LED front-seat reading lights, dome light and cargo area light | std | — |
| Overhead console with maplights and Safety Connect® button | std | — |
| Seatback pockets on driver and passenger sides | std | — |
| Top-mount Multi-Information Display (MID) with indicators and 7-in. LCD display | std | — |
| Two front and two rear cup holders; two front and two rear bottle holders | std | — |
| Driver's and front passenger sliding sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirror and cover | std | — |
| Manual tilt and telescope steering wheel | — | std |
| Cargo area light | — | 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 |
Exterior16 differ · 20 listed
| Feature | Toyota bZXLE FWD FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Power panoramic moonroof | opt | — |
| LED projector low- and high-beam headlights, Automatic High Beams (AHB), and auto on/off | std | — |
| 18-in. alloy wheels with covers | std | — |
| Black window trim | std | — |
| Color-keyed outside door handles with touch-sensor lock/unlock feature on all doors | std | — |
| Ducktail rear spoiler | std | — |
| Heated outside mirrors | std | — |
| Integrated LED turn signals in outside mirrors | std | — |
| Rain-sensing variable intermittent windshield wipers with de-icer function | std | — |
| Rear lower diffuser | std | — |
| Roof-mounted shark-fin antenna | std | — |
| Unique color-keyed center bumper; thin lower grille | std | — |
| Unique hammerhead hood with black-painted accent | std | — |
| Intelligent Auto Headlights / Automatic on/off headlights | — | std |
| Privacy glass on all rear side, quarter and liftgate windows | std | — |
| Rear liftgate window defogger | std | — |
| Dual-folding, power-adjustable outside mirrors | std | std |
| LED daytime running lights | std | std |
| LED taillights | std | std |
| Tire Repair Kit | std | std |
Powertrain6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Toyota bZXLE FWD FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | std | — |
| DC charging maximum input 150 kW | std | — |
| Drive Mode Selector – Dial type (5-mode AWD) / Lever switch type (3-mode FWD) | — | std |
| Idle stop/start system | — | std |
| North American Charging System (NACS) charging port | std | — |
| Onboard AC Charger 11 kW | std | — |
Chassis1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Toyota bZXLE FWD FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Active Ride Control | — | std |
Cargo1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Toyota bZXLE FWD FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo area tonneau cover | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPToyota bZ
Safety Signal 85 B
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / ★★★★☆
Recalls 2
Owner complaints 23 · 1 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (15), Unspecified (5), Forward Collision Avoidance (4)
Top recalls
- high Electrical System 26V512000 · 407 vehicles
- high Electrical System 26V393000 · 20,991 vehicles
Nissan Rogue
Safety Signal 91 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / — / ★★★★☆
Recalls 2
Owner complaints 54 · 3 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Visibility/Wiper (14), Unspecified (11), Electrical System (10)
Top recalls
- moderate Power Train 26V419000 · 5,823 vehicles
- minor Tires 25V912000 · 4,655 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Toyota bZXLE FWD FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $34,900 (base trim) | $29,490 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $34,900 – $45,300 5 trims | $29,490 – $39,390 8 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | bZ (energy capacity 191 Ah) | Rogue FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 131 | 32 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $550 | $2,100 |
| EV range | 314 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | — |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | — |
| Roadside assistance | 2 yr | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Toyota bZ or the 2026 Nissan Rogue?
The Toyota bZ wins clearly, 90.1 to 75.3, on fuel & range, tech & comfort, safety. The Nissan Rogue is ahead on price and performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Toyota bZ scores 90.1 and the 2026 Nissan Rogue 75.3. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2026 Toyota bZ or the 2026 Nissan Rogue?
The 2026 Nissan Rogue starts lower — $29,490 against $34,900, a gap of $5,410 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Toyota bZ or the 2026 Nissan Rogue?
2026 Toyota bZ: no NHTSA rating yet, grade B, 2 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 Toyota bZ and the 2026 Nissan Rogue?
Where the 2026 Toyota bZ wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (23 against 54 filed with NHTSA), is rated 131 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). Where the 2026 Nissan Rogue answers: it lists 24 standard driver-assist features against 17 and starts $5,410 lower ($29,490 against $34,900 base MSRP). What they share: 5 seats.