Is the 2026 Nissan Rogue a good car?
Yes.
7 of 7checks
- Passes every check with data.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 3 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 5 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $87 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 3 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 8.2 in, top 47% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 2% below predicted |
| Good buy | Yes | No rival beats it |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Rogue a good family car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 38.5 in | Median 38.5 in | 167 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 39.2 in | Median 38.7 in | 168 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 12.8 cu ft | Median 25.2 cu ft | 176 | No |
Is the Rogue a good first car?
Yes. Passes 5 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $29,490 | Median $47,693 | 176 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 175 hp to 373 hp | 182 | Yes |
| Length | 183.0 in | Median 191.6 in | 178 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 35.4 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 166 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 10.0 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 179 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Rogue a good commuter car?
Yes. $87 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $87
- Median of 179 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 36 mpg, top 4% of 139
Is the Rogue a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 3 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.2 in clearance, 66.5 in tall | 6.9 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.7 to 70.8 in tall | 156 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 41.1 in | Median 39.9 in | 169 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 35.4 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 166 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Rogue a good off-road vehicle?
Yes. 8.2 in clearance. Top 47% of 173 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- 2026.5 AWD S, 8.2 in
- Cohort
- 173 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Rogue worth the money?
Yes. Priced 2% below cars like it.
- Price, FWD S
- $29,490
- Predicted price
- $30,045
- Gap
- -$555 (-2%)
- Model error
- 13% median, 275 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2026 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Rogue a good buy?
Yes. No rival beats it on all four.
Compared with 1,091 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2026.
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