Mazda CX-5 vs Nissan Rogue (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$850

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

CX-5 2.5 S AWD vs Rogue FWD S
Measure	CX-5	Rogue	Winner
MSRP + destination	$31,485	$30,635	Rogue
Horsepower	187 hp	201 hp	Rogue
Torque	186 lb-ft	225 lb-ft	Rogue
MPG combined	26 mpg	32 mpg	Rogue
Cargo, max	66.5 cu ft	74.1 cu ft	Rogue
Cargo, seats up	33.7 cu ft	31.6 cu ft	CX-5
Rear legroom	39.9 in	38.5 in	CX-5
Front legroom	41.7 in	41.5 in	About the same
Length	184.6 in	183.0 in	Not scored
Width	73.2 in to 75.6 in	72.4 in	N/A
Curb weight	3,856 lb	3,477 lb	Not scored
Towing	1,500 lb	1,500 lb	About the same
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	8.0 in	8.2 in	About the same
0-60 mph	9.6 s tested	7.5 s estimate	Rogue
Basic warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi	3 yr / 36,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
CX-5 2.5 S AWD $29,990	Rogue 2026.5 FWD S $29,490	$500
Rogue FWD S $29,490	CX-5 2.5 S AWD $29,990	$500

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Rogue costs $2,512 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Rogue wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.