The 2026 Nissan Rogue gets 29 to 32 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2026 Rogue FWD at 32 mpg.
In the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2026, the Rogue ranks 16th of 66 for combined mileage (31 mpg), 13th (tied with 1 other) of 66 for yearly fuel cost ($2,000 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 18th of 66 for tailpipe CO2 (291 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 27 mpg, costs $2,500 a year and puts out 329 grams per mile.
Across all 235 2026 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 24 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 234 other models, 36 get more miles per gallon than the 2026 Rogue's best version, 4 other models get the same and 194 get less. The 2026 Rogue's cheapest version costs $1,950 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 225 other models with a cost figure, 33 cost less, 2 the same and 190 more.
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2026. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2026 Santa Fe Hybrid AWD | 34 | $1,850 | 258 |
| 13 | 2026 Kia Sorento | 2026 Sorento Hybrid AWD | 34 | $1,850 | 110 |
| 15 | 2026 Lincoln Corsair | 2026 Corsair AWD PHEV | 33 | $2,600 | 122 |
| 16 | 2026 Nissan RogueThis car | 2026 Rogue AWD | 31 | $2,000 | 291 |
| 17 | 2026 Lincoln Nautilus | 2026 Nautilus HEV AWD | 30 | $2,100 | 297 |
| 17 | 2026 Nissan Kicks | 2026 Kicks AWD | 30 | $2,100 | 299 |
| 19 | 2026 BMW X3 | 2026 X3 xDrive30 | 29 | $2,650 | 299 |
Pick a 2026 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2026 Rogue FWD, 3-cyl 1.5 L: 29 mpg city, 36 highway, 32 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2026 Rogue version is $1,950 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
The 3 nearest rivals in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2026, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
The Rogue costs $125 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the Rogue costs $625 less to fuel than the Nautilus (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2026 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Rogue (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Rogue | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Lincoln Nautilus | 2026 Nautilus HEV AWD | 30 mpg | $2,100 | 2 lower | $150 more a year | - |
| 2026 Nissan Kicks | 2026 Kicks AWD | 30 mpg | $2,100 | 2 lower | $150 more a year | Compare |
| 2026 BMW X3 | 2026 X3 xDrive30 | 29 mpg | $2,650 | 3 lower | $700 more a year | - |
EPA test figures for 2026; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Rogue FWD | 3-cyl 1.5 L | Automatic (AV-S8) | Front-wheel | 29 | 36 | 32 | $1,950 | 279 | cheapest |
| 2026 Rogue AWD | 3-cyl 1.5 L | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-wheel | 28 | 35 | 31 | $2,000 | 291 | +$50 |
| 2026 Rogue AWD Rock Creek | 3-cyl 1.5 L | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-wheel | 27 | 32 | 29 | $2,150 | 307 | +$200 |
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2026 Rogue; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Tailpipe CO2: the 2026 Rogue FWD puts out 279 grams per mile; across the 3 tested versions the figure runs from 279 to 307.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2026 Rogue FWD: fuel economy score 6, greenhouse gas score 6.
Best combined figure of the Rogue gas version and hybrid each model year since 2016, set against the 2026 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Best hybrid | Versions tested | Against 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 28 mpg | none | 2 | 4 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2017 | 29 mpg | 34 mpg | 6 | 2 mpg higher than 2026 | |
| 2018 | 29 mpg | 34 mpg | 6 | 2 mpg higher than 2026 | |
| 2019 | 29 mpg | 34 mpg | 4 | 2 mpg higher than 2026 | |
| 2020 | 29 mpg | none | 2 | 3 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2021 | 33 mpg | none | 8 | 1 mpg higher than 2026 | |
| 2022 | 33 mpg | none | 4 | 1 mpg higher than 2026 | |
| 2023 | 33 mpg | none | 8 | 1 mpg higher than 2026 | |
| 2024 | 33 mpg | none | 4 | 1 mpg higher than 2026 | |
| 2025 | 33 mpg | none | 5 | 1 mpg higher than 2026 | |
| 2026This page | 32 mpg | none | 3 | this page |
Compared with the 2025 model: 5 versions were tested then and 3 now; the best figure went from 33 to 32 mpg (down 1).
| Version in 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Rogue FWD, 3-cyl 1.5 L | 32 mpg | 33 mpg | -1 mpg |
| 2026 Rogue AWD, 3-cyl 1.5 L | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | no change |
| 2026 Rogue AWD Rock Creek, 3-cyl 1.5 L | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | no change |
2 2025 versions have no match in 2026.
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 NISSAN ROGUE EARLY RELEASE SUV N/A AWD | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| 2026 NISSAN ROGUE LATER RELEASE SUV N/A AWD | not rated | not rated | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
The agency lists 4 variants; the first 2 are shown.
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 60 complaints, 2 recalls, 0 investigations.
Includes agency records filed under: ROGUE EARLY RELEASE, ROGUE LATER RELEASE.
60 complaints for the 2026 Nissan Rogue are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 14 | |
| Electrical System | 11 | |
| Engine | 10 | |
| Visibility | 8 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 8 |
4 of the 60 reports say the car was in a crash, 1 mentions a fire and 3 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Includes agency records filed under: ROGUE EARLY RELEASE, ROGUE LATER RELEASE.
2 recalls are on file for the 2026 Nissan Rogue at the U.S. safety agency (checked 2026-11-14). A dealer does recall repairs free of charge.
Includes agency records filed under: ROGUE EARLY RELEASE, ROGUE LATER RELEASE.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 Rogue vehicles. The instrument panel may not display the transmission gear selection indicator.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission control valve assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2026.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 Rogue vehicles. The incorrect-size spare tire may have been installed, which does not match the tire size and inflation pressure information on the tire placard.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the spare tire assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 25, 2026.
Other 2026 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Rogue itself is at 31 mpg.
More Nissan models that have a 2026 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
The 2026 Rogue FWD with 32 mpg combined (29 city, 36 highway).
The 2026 Nissan Rogue costs between $1,950 and $2,150 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2026 Rogue FWD at $1,950; the dearest is the 2026 Rogue AWD Rock Creek at $2,150. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
2026 Rogue AWD: 31 mpg combined (28 city, 35 highway); 2026 Rogue AWD Rock Creek: 29 mpg combined (27 city, 32 highway).
The 2026 Nissan Rogue is 16th of 66 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross at 42 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 27 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2026 Lincoln Corsair at 33 mpg and the next one behind is the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus at 30 mpg.
The 2025 model had 5 tested versions and the 2026 model has 3. The best figure went from 33 to 32 mpg (down 1).
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2026 NISSAN ROGUE EARLY RELEASE SUV N/A AWD: overall 5 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 4; 2026 NISSAN ROGUE LATER RELEASE SUV N/A AWD: side 5, rollover 4. The agency lists 4 variants; the first 2 are shown.
60 complaints for the 2026 Nissan Rogue are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Unknown Or Other (14 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
The agency's database lists 2 recalls for the 2026 Nissan Rogue (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.
For the 2026 Nissan Rogue: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2026 Nissan Rogue: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2026 Nissan Rogue: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2026 Nissan Rogue: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2026 Nissan Rogue: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.