Mazda CX-50 vs Nissan Rogue (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$760
- CX-50: 1.3 in more rear legroom, 500 lb more towing.
- Rogue: $760 cheaper, 6 mpg better.
- Rogue wins 5 of 12 measures.
| Measure | CX-50 | Rogue | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $31,395 | $30,635 | Rogue |
| Horsepower | 187 hp | 201 hp | Rogue |
| Torque | 185 lb-ft | 225 lb-ft | Rogue |
| MPG combined | 26 mpg | 32 mpg | Rogue |
| Cargo, max | 31.4 cu ft to 56.3 cu ft | 74.1 cu ft | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 31.4 cu ft | 31.6 cu ft | About the same |
| Rear legroom | 39.8 in | 38.5 in | CX-50 |
| Front legroom | 41.7 in | 41.5 in | About the same |
| Length | 185.8 in | 183.0 in | Not scored |
| Width | 75.6 in | 72.4 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,741 lb | 3,477 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 2,000 lb | 1,500 lb | CX-50 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 8.2 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 9.5 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
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| CX-50 2.5 S Select AWD $29,900 | Rogue 2026.5 FWD S $29,490 | $410 |
| Rogue FWD S $29,490 | CX-50 2.5 S Select AWD $29,900 | $410 |
Cost to run
Rogue costs $2,422 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | CX-50 | Rogue |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $31,395 | $30,635 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,477 | $1,200 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,862 | $7,200 |
| Total, 6 years | $40,257 | $37,835 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Rogue wins.
CX-50 wins if MPG weight is 4 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rogue | 2% |
| MPG | Rogue | 19% |
| Power | Rogue | 7% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | CX-50 | 25% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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