2026 Nissan Rogue vs 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross
Too close to call: Toyota Corolla Cross 92.4 vs Nissan Rogue 91.7 with these weights. The Nissan Rogue is ahead on space & cargo and performance. Raise the space & cargo weight from 2 to 2.6 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 Toyota Corolla Cross
The 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Corolla Cross…
2026 Toyota Corolla Cross
Toss-upToo close to call: Toyota Corolla Cross 92.4 vs Nissan Rogue 91.7 with these weights. The Nissan Rogue is ahead on space & cargo and performance. Raise the space & cargo weight from 2 to 2.6 and it flips.
| Category · weight | 2026 Toyota Corolla Crossoverall 92.4 | 2026 Nissan Rogueoverall 91.7 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 100 | 84.9 | ||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | ||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 100 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 85.2 | 85.3 | ||||||||||||
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 | 78.8 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 82.4 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 90 | ||||||||||||
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 | 92.4 | 91.7 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Toyota Corolla Cross: base trim L FWD · Nissan Rogue: base trim S FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the space & cargo weight from 2 to 2.6 and the answer flips.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (29 against 54 filed with NHTSA).
- It starts $4,455 lower ($25,035 against $29,490 base MSRP).
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (20 points against 18 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
Where the 2026 Nissan Rogue answers
- It lists 24 standard driver-assist features against 17.
- It opens up to 74.1 cu ft of cargo against 46.9.
What they share
- The same EPA fuel cost ($2,100 a year).
- 32 combined.
- 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
50 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Toyota Corolla CrossL FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $25,035 | $29,490 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 3 |
| Engine displacement | 1,987 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder, aluminum alloy block with aluminum alloy cylinder head | 1.5L 3-cylinder inline DOHC VC-Turbo |
| Fuel injection system | D-4S | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 169 hp | 201 hp |
| Torque | 151 lb-ft | 225 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 31 mpg | 29 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 32 mpg | 32 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 33 mpg | 36 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 4.014 | 5.676 |
| Transmission type | cvt | manual |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 8.2 in |
| Overall height | 64.8 in | 66.5 in |
| Overall length | 176 in | 183 in |
| Overall width | 71.9 in | 72.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 104 in | 107 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 46.9 cu-ft | 74.1 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 24 cu-ft | 31.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 94.9 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.5 in | 41.1 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.1 in | 39.2 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 42.9 in | 41.5 in |
| Second-row legroom | 32 in | 38.5 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,097 lbs | 3,477 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,097 lbs | 3,477 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4,290 lbs | 4,641 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1,165 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent MacPherson strut suspension with stabilizer bar | Independent strut with coil springs |
| Rear suspension type | Torsion-beam suspension 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) | 35.4 ft | 35.4 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 305 mm | 296 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | Vented disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | Electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | 282 mm | 292 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | Vented disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | steel | alloy |
| Wheel width | — | 7.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 215/65R17 | 235/65R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 12.4 gal | 14.5 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Toyota Safety Connect / Wi-Fi Connect / Remote Connect / Service Connect / Drive Connect | NissanConnect Services powered by SiriusXM |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 60 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 52.7 in | 57.1 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 52.4 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
87 features · differences first, then sharedSafety21 differ · 31 listed
| Feature | Toyota Corolla CrossL FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection | — | std |
| Intelligent Forward Collision Warning | — | std |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | — | std |
| Lane Departure Warning | — | std |
| RearView Monitor | — | std |
| Intelligent Driver Alertness | — | std |
| Backup camera with static gridlines | std | — |
| Blind Spot Warning | — | std |
| Collapsible steering column | std | — |
| Crumple zones/side-impact door beams | std | — |
| Easy-Fill Tire Alert | — | std |
| Haptic steering wheel | — | std |
| High Beam Assist | — | std |
| Intelligent Trace Control | — | std |
| Intersection Assist | — | std |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) includes lower anchors on rear seats | std | — |
| Nine airbags —includes driver and front passenger airbags; driver and front passenger outboard seat-mounted side airbags; driver and passenger side curtain airbags, rear side airbags (right and left), and driver knee airbag | std | — |
| Rear Door Alert | — | std |
| Rear Sonar System | — | std |
| Rear-Seat Reminder | std | — |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 (TSS 3.0)—Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Proactive Driving Assist (PDA), Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) and Road Sign Assist (RSA) | 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 |
| Rear seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags | 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 |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (direct sensor type with individual position monitoring) | std | std |
Infotainment14 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Toyota Corolla CrossL FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi hotspot | std | — |
| 2 front illuminated USB Type-C connection ports | — | std |
| 8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia, 6 speakers, with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription | 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 |
| Paddle shifters | — | std |
| Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch | std | — |
| Safety Connect® — includes Emergency Assistance button, enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator | std | — |
| Service Connect — receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports | std | — |
| Siri® Eyes Free | — | std |
| Steering wheel audio controls | — | std |
| Voice recognition | — | std |
| Wired Android Auto™ | — | std |
| Wired Apple CarPlay® | — | std |
Convenience3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Toyota Corolla CrossL FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Power door locks with shift-linked automatic lock/unlock feature | std | — |
| Two front USB-C charging outlets | std | — |
| Manual liftgate | — | std |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Toyota Corolla CrossL FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning/heater – manual temperature control | — | std |
| Manual air conditioning with air filter and rear-seat vents | std | — |
Seating2 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Toyota Corolla CrossL FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 5-passenger seating with fabric-trimmed 60/40 split fold-flat second-row seats with adjustable outboard headrests | std | — |
| Premium cloth seating | — | std |
| 6-way manual adjustable driver's seat | std | std |
| 4-way manual front passenger seat | std | std |
Interior13 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Toyota Corolla CrossL FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 7-in. digital gauge cluster | std | — |
| Black door interior handles | std | — |
| Center console with armrest | std | — |
| Dual sun visors and vanity mirrors | std | — |
| Four cup holders | std | — |
| Overhead console with map lights, Safety Connect® button | std | — |
| Passenger-side glove compartment | std | — |
| Standard shift boot | std | — |
| Standard tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio, Bluetooth® hands-free phone voice-command, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert (LDA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) controls | 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 |
Exterior13 differ · 16 listed
| Feature | Toyota Corolla CrossL FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Bi-LED projector low- and high-beam headlights with Automatic High Beams (AHB) | std | — |
| Dual-folding, power-adjustable outside mirrors | — | std |
| All chrome badging | std | — |
| Bi-LED projector low- and high-beam headlights with Automatic High Beams (AHB), and bulb turn signals | std | — |
| Black grille | std | — |
| Black rocker body panels and black overfenders | std | — |
| Color-keyed outside door handles | std | — |
| Heated outside mirrors | std | — |
| Intermittent windshield wipers | std | — |
| LED combination taillights with bulb turn signal and stop lamp | std | — |
| Matte-black heated power outside mirrors | std | — |
| Intelligent Auto Headlights / Automatic on/off headlights | — | std |
| Color-keyed rear spoiler | std | — |
| LED daytime running lights | std | std |
| LED taillights | std | std |
| Tire Repair Kit | std | std |
Powertrain3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Toyota Corolla CrossL FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front-Wheel Drive | std | — |
| Drive Mode Selector – Dial type (5-mode AWD) / Lever switch type (3-mode FWD) | — | std |
| Idle stop/start system | — | std |
Chassis1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Toyota Corolla CrossL FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Active Ride Control | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPToyota Corolla Cross
Top recalls
- critical Hybrid Propulsion System 25V869000 · 55,405 vehicles
Nissan Rogue
Top recalls
- moderate Power Train 26V419000 · 5,823 vehicles
- minor Tires 25V912000 · 4,655 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Toyota Corolla CrossL FWD | Nissan RogueS FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $25,035 (base trim) | $29,490 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $25,035 – $33,430 9 trims | $29,490 – $39,390 8 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Corolla Cross | Rogue FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 32 | 32 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,100 | $2,100 |
| EV range | — | — |
| 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 Corolla Cross or the 2026 Nissan Rogue?
Too close to call: Toyota Corolla Cross 92.4 vs Nissan Rogue 91.7 with these weights. The Nissan Rogue is ahead on space & cargo and performance. Raise the space & cargo weight from 2 to 2.6 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross scores 92.4 and the 2026 Nissan Rogue 91.7. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross or the 2026 Nissan Rogue?
The 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross starts lower — $25,035 against $29,490, a gap of $4,455 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross or the 2026 Nissan Rogue?
2026 Toyota Corolla Cross: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 1 recall. 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 Corolla Cross and the 2026 Nissan Rogue?
Where the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (29 against 54 filed with NHTSA), starts $4,455 lower ($25,035 against $29,490 base MSRP), and lists more comfort and tech equipment (20 points against 18 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½). Where the 2026 Nissan Rogue answers: it lists 24 standard driver-assist features against 17 and opens up to 74.1 cu ft of cargo against 46.9. What they share: the same EPA fuel cost ($2,100 a year), 32 combined, and 5 seats.