Compare/Rogue vs. CR-V

Configuration-aware comparison

2025 Nissan Rogue vs. 2026 Honda CR-V

The Rogue spans 201 horsepower and 5 mapped trim positions; the CR-V spans 190 / 204 horsepower and 7. The better fit depends on the exact powertrain, drivetrain and equipment path. This comparison weighs powertrain range, drivetrain, trim structure, capability, seating & cargo, using each vehicle's own verified manufacturer and EPA-sourced facts instead of a single averaged rating. The Rogue carries 5 mapped trim positions and 3 linked sources; the CR-V carries 7 and 2, so either side can be verified against its own primary record instead of taken on this page's summary alone. Configuration, not badge name, decides which one actually fits. Check the exact trim and powertrain before treating either vehicle's specification as settled.

Checked Aug. 17, 2026United States specifications5 linked sources

Decision fieldNissan RogueHonda CR-V

Power201 hp190 / 204 hp

DrivetrainFWD / AWDFWD / AWD

Trim map5 published positions7 published positions

Seating55

Powertrain contextPowertrain: 1.5L variable-compression turbo three-cylinder · Output: 201 hpEngine: 1.5L turbo (gas) / hybrid system · Gas output: 190 hp

Towing contextThe most the 2025 Nissan Rogue is published to tow is 1,500 lb.Honda lists 1,500 pounds for gas trims and 1,000 pounds for hybrid trims.

Ranges and maximums describe family-level possibilities. Open each vehicle record before treating a number or feature as applicable to a particular trim.

What separates them

Four decisions that change the answer.

This comparison does not force a universal winner. It identifies the configuration question that matters for each use case.

Powertrain range

Rogue: Powertrain 1.5L variable-compression turbo three-cylinder; Output 201 hp. CR-V: Engine 1.5L turbo (gas) / hybrid system; Gas output 190 hp.

Drivetrain

The Rogue is represented with FWD / AWD; the CR-V with FWD / AWD. Standard status must be checked by trim.

Trim structure

The Rogue comes in 5 trims and the CR-V in 7. Package combinations can create additional builds.

Capability

The most the 2025 Nissan Rogue is published to tow is 1,500 lb. Honda lists 1,500 pounds for gas trims and 1,000 pounds for hybrid trims.

Seating & cargo

The 2025 Nissan Rogue seats 5 (compact SUV). The 2026 CR-V is a two-row compact SUV with seating for five.

Model-year note: the Nissan Rogue figures below come from EPA's 2026 records, the nearest model year EPA lists for it; the Honda CR-V figures below come from EPA's 2027 records, the nearest model year EPA lists for it.

Side-by-side matrix

The published fields that can change the decision.

Nissan Rogue: 3 records · Honda CR-V: 5 records.

Decision field	Nissan Rogue	Honda CR-V
Exact EPA records	3	5
Model / option labels	3	3
Drive layouts	All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive	All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Engines / propulsion	1.5L 3-cyl SIDI	1.5L 4-cyl SIDI, 2L 4-cyl SIDI; Hybrid
Transmissions	Automatic (AV-S8)	Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Fuel types	Regular	Regular
EPA classes	Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD	Midsize Station Wagons, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Combined efficiency	29–32 MPG/MPGe	29–40 MPG/MPGe
Electric range	Not listed	Not listed
Annual fuel / energy estimate	$2050–2250 per year	$1600–2250 per year

Head to head

Nissan Rogue vs. Honda CR-V: size, power, capability and price.

Measure	Nissan Rogue	Honda CR-V
Horsepower	201 hp	190 hp
Torque	225 lb-ft	179 lb-ft
Curb weight	3,607-3,737 lb	3,591-3,635 lb
Length	183 in	184.8 in
Wheelbase	106.5 in	106.3 in
Cargo volume	74.1 cu ft	76.5 cu ft
Towing capacity	1,500 lb	1,500 lb
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Basic warranty	3 years	3 years

Figures are ranges across each model’s trims from Kelley Blue Book records (2026 model year); prices are KBB base prices.

On peak horsepower, the Nissan Rogue leads: 201 hp against 190 hp.
On peak torque, the Nissan Rogue leads: 225 lb-ft against 179 lb-ft.
The Honda CR-V is lighter, comparing lightest trims: 3,591 lb against 3,607 lb.
On length, the Honda CR-V leads: 184.8 in against 183 in.
On wheelbase, the Nissan Rogue leads: 106.5 in against 106.3 in.
On cargo volume, the Honda CR-V leads: 76.5 cu ft against 74.1 cu ft.
Both list the same maximum towing capacity: 1,500 lb.
Both list the same seating capacity: 5 seats.
Both list the same basic warranty: 3 years.

Background on each vehicle

What public sources say about the Nissan Rogue and the Honda CR-V.

2026 Nissan Rogue

The Nissan Rogue is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Nissan. It made its debut in October 2007 for the 2008 model year. Beginning in 2013 for the 2014 model year, the model has been merged with the X-Trail sold outside the North American market, making them identical.

Safety: Safety features in the Rogue include front airbags, side-impact airbags, side-curtain airbags with rollover sensors, tire-pressure monitor, ABS with brake-assist and electronic brake-force distribution, traction control, and anti-skid control.

Source: Nissan Rogue (Wikipedia)

NHTSA rated the 2025 Nissan Rogue overall 5 of 5 stars, front crash 4 of 5 stars, side crash 5 of 5 stars, rollover 4 of 5 stars.

Recent recalls (6 campaigns across the latest model years)

June 2026, Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl). Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 Rogue vehicles. The instrument panel may not display the transmission gear selection indicator. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift… Consequence: A missing gear selection indicator may lead to unintended vehicle movement or a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
February 2026, Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Rogue vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. Increased temperatures can break down the engine oil, which may cause the engine bearings to seize and become damaged, leading to engine… Consequence: Engine failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. A bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing hot oil to…
February 2026, Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Throttlebody/Manifold. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Rogue vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The gears in the electronic throttle body assembly may break. Consequence: Broken throttle body gears can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Owners filed 182 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Nissan Rogue, most often about unknown or other (75), visibility/wiper (48), visibility (31).

2027 Honda CR-V

The Honda CR-V (also sold as the Honda Breeze in China since 2019) is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by Japanese automaker Honda since 1995. Initial models of the CR-V were built using the same platform as the Civic. Honda began producing the CR-V in Japan and United Kingdom, for worldwide markets, adding North American manufacturing sites in the United States and Mexico in 2007, and Canada in 2012.

Sales: Honda CR-V overtook Ford F-series pickup and Toyota RAV4 to be the best selling vehicle in the US in the first half of 2026.

Source: Honda CR-V (Wikipedia)

Safety. The 1997–2001 model tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIFHS) was the LX model with standard driver and passenger airbags. The car's structure received an acceptable rating, and the overall car received a marginal rating — as the dummy's left leg would have been broken.

Engines. The second generation CR-V, which went on sale on 13 November 2001, was a full redesign, based on the seventh generation Civic, and powered by the K24A1 engine, or the K20A4 engine in Southeast Asia.

NHTSA rated the 2025 Honda CR-V overall 5 of 5 stars, front crash 4 of 5 stars, side crash 5 of 5 stars, rollover 4 of 5 stars.

Recent recalls (2 campaigns across the latest model years)

October 2024, Steering. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox… Consequence: Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
July 2024, Tires:Markings. Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2024 CR-V vehicles. The tire identification number (TIN) is missing the four-digit date code. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 139, "New Pneumatic… Consequence: An owner whose TIN information is missing may not recognize that their vehicle is involved in a safety recall and continue to drive on recalled tires, increasing the risk of…

Owners filed 248 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Honda CR-V, most often about steering (51), unknown or other (50), forward collision avoidance (40).

Comparison answer desk

12 answers for this exact pairing.

Q01Which is more efficient: the 2026 Nissan Rogue or the 2027 Honda CR-V?

Efficiency

The 2027 Honda CR-V lists the higher combined-efficiency midpoint in this snapshot (34.5 vs. the 2026 Nissan Rogue's 30.5 MPG/MPGe).