2027 Hyundai Kona vs. 2026 Nissan Rogue

TrueCar says the Hyundai Kona's $27,150 MSRP undercuts the Nissan Rogue's $31,065 by $3,915, a gap that stretches to $4,051 based on real-world average prices, while the Rogue wins on fuel economy at 29 city/36 highway mpg versus the Kona's 28 city/35 highway. CarGurus rates the Rogue 7.7/10, saying the Rock Creek trim adds off-road-styled gear like AWD, all-terrain tires, a tubular roof rack, a surround-view camera, and hill-descent control, plus newly available ProPilot Assist 2.1 highway driving assist, calling the Rogue an extremely well-rounded choice with a reasonable price tag, comfortable ride, good fuel economy, and upscale interior aimed right at the heart of the compact SUV segment.

Which to choose, and why

$3,915 cheaper Kona, thriftier Rogue

TrueCar (opens in a new tab) says the Hyundai Kona's $27,150 MSRP undercuts the Nissan Rogue's $31,065 by $3,915, a gap that stretches to $4,051 based on real-world average prices, while the Rogue wins on fuel economy at 29 city/36 highway mpg versus the Kona's 28 city/35 highway.

The Rogue's Rock Creek trim adds off-road gear and driver assist

CarGurus (opens in a new tab) rates the Rogue 7.7/10, saying the Rock Creek trim adds off-road-styled gear like AWD, all-terrain tires, a tubular roof rack, a surround-view camera, and hill-descent control, plus newly available ProPilot Assist 2.1 highway driving assist, calling the Rogue an extremely well-rounded choice with a reasonable price tag, comfortable ride, good fuel economy, and upscale interior aimed right at the heart of the compact SUV segment.

Questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper, the Hyundai Kona or Nissan Rogue?

TrueCar (opens in a new tab) says the Kona, by $3,915 at MSRP.

Does the Nissan Rogue have a highway driving assist system?

CarGurus (opens in a new tab) says yes, ProPilot Assist 2.1 is newly available.

Side-by-side matrix

The published fields that can change the decision.

Hyundai Kona: 4 records · Nissan Rogue: 3 records.

Decision field	Hyundai Kona	Nissan Rogue
Exact EPA records	4	3
Model / option labels	2	3
Drive layouts	All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive	All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Engines / propulsion	1.6L 4-cyl SIDI, 2L 4-cyl	1.5L 3-cyl SIDI
Transmissions	Automatic (AV-S1), Automatic (S8)	Automatic (AV-S8)
Fuel types	Regular	Regular
EPA classes	Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD	Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Combined efficiency	26–31 MPG/MPGe	29–32 MPG/MPGe
Electric range	Not listed	Not listed
Annual fuel / energy estimate	$2100–2500 per year	$2050–2250 per year

Head to head

Hyundai Kona vs. Nissan Rogue: size, power, capability and price.

Measure	Hyundai Kona	Nissan Rogue
Starting price (KBB base)	$27,150	$30,635
Top trim price (KBB base)	$35,685	$40,535
Horsepower	147-190 hp	201 hp
Torque	132-195 lb-ft	225 lb-ft
Curb weight	3,203-3,505 lb	3,607-3,737 lb
Length	171.3 in	183 in
Wheelbase	104.7 in	106.5 in
Cargo volume	63.7 cu ft	74.1 cu ft
Towing capacity	n/a	1,500 lb
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Basic warranty	5 years	3 years

Figures are ranges across each model’s trims from Kelley Blue Book records (2027 and 2026 model years); prices are KBB base prices.

The Hyundai Kona starts $3,485 lower: $27,150 against $30,635 before options and fees.
On peak horsepower, the Nissan Rogue leads: 201 hp against 190 hp.
On peak torque, the Nissan Rogue leads: 225 lb-ft against 195 lb-ft.
The Hyundai Kona is lighter, comparing lightest trims: 3,203 lb against 3,607 lb.
On length, the Nissan Rogue leads: 183 in against 171.3 in.
On wheelbase, the Nissan Rogue leads: 106.5 in against 104.7 in.
On cargo volume, the Nissan Rogue leads: 74.1 cu ft against 63.7 cu ft.
Both list the same seating capacity: 5 seats.
On basic warranty, the Hyundai Kona leads: 5 years against 3 years.

Background on each vehicle

What public sources say about the Hyundai Kona and the Nissan Rogue.

2027 Hyundai Kona

The Hyundai Kona is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai. The first-generation Kona debuted in June 2017 and the production version was revealed later that year. The current, second-generation model was revealed in December 2022 and launched in 2023.

Safety: The first-generation Kona body is made from 51% advanced high strength steel with 'hot stamping' and adhesives for added rigidity. Standard safety equipment in some countries includes six airbags, lane keeping assist and a driver attention monitor. Other features include automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind spot detection and a rear cross traffic alert.
Recalls and problems: In April 2024, Hyundai Australia recalled 1,726 second-generation (SX2) Kona vehicles equipped with the 1.6-litre T-GDi turbocharged petrol engine and built from the 2023 model year. According to the recall notice, a manufacturing defect could cause the bracket retaining the engine control unit (ECU) to interfere with the vehicle's wiring in the event of a collision, causing a short circuit resulting in a vehicle fire.
Awards: At the 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, both the electric and non-electric versions were announced as the winners of the 2019 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year, the first for a subcompact crossover SUV in its award history.

Source: Hyundai Kona (Wikipedia)

NHTSA rated the 2025 Hyundai Kona overall 4 of 5 stars, front crash 4 of 5 stars, side crash 5 of 5 stars, rollover 4 of 5 stars.

Recent recalls (3 campaigns across the latest model years)

July 2026, Seat Belts: Rear/Other:Buckle Assembly. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kona Electric and 2024-2026 Kona vehicles. The seat belt buckle in the rear center seat may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash. Consequence: A seat belt buckle that fails to properly restrain an occupant in a crash increases the risk of injury.
February 2026, Steering:Linkages:Knuckle:Spindle:Arm. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Kona vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles may crack and break, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control. Consequence: A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
January 2026, Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument… Consequence: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

Owners filed 28 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Hyundai Kona, most often about electrical system (9), unknown or other (6), service brakes (4).

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).

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Comparison answer desk

12 answers for this exact pairing.

Q01Which is more efficient: the 2027 Hyundai Kona or the 2026 Nissan Rogue?

Efficiency

The 2026 Nissan Rogue lists the higher combined-efficiency midpoint in this snapshot (30.5 vs. the 2027 Hyundai Kona's 28.5 MPG/MPGe).