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2026 Nissan Rogue vs. 2026 Chevrolet Equinox Comparison

See how the 2026 Nissan Rogue and 2026 Chevrolet Equinox performed in our rigorous, independent road tests. Our experts evaluate hundreds of vehicles annually at our 327-acre testing facility, putting each model through over 50 data-driven assessments—including braking, emergency handling, fuel economy, and cabin noise. Review our side-by-side comparison of tested specifications, real-world fuel efficiency, and crash-test safety ratings to see which is the best for reliability, performance, and more.

Comparing 2 Models

Rogue 2026

Compact SUVs

2026 Nissan Rogue

$29,490 - $39,390

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Equinox 2026

$28,800 - $35,600

All Test Results
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About
About
The Rogue is a roomy and user-friendly compact SUV. We got 25 mpg overall from the all-wheel-drive version with its 201-hp, 1.5-liter turbo three-cylinder. It's more responsive than the 2.5-liter four-cylinder it replaced, albeit with some vibration ...
 
The redesigned Equinox has a pleasant powertrain, a comfortable ride, decent enough handling, and a roomy cabin. But some of the controls are either unintuitive or inconvenient, and the reality is that there's little about the Equinox that makes it s...
Highs
Highs
Green Checkmark Icon Access
Green Checkmark Icon Controls
Green Checkmark Icon Agility
 
Green Checkmark Icon Short stopping distances and a confidence-inspiring brake pedal feel
Green Checkmark Icon Lots of features for the price
Lows
Lows
Red 'X' Icon Annoying idle vibration
Red 'X' Icon Low dash air vents
 
Red 'X' Icon Some unintuitive controls
Road Test Score
Road Test Score
/ 100
 
/ 100
Reliability
Reliability
/ 100
 
/ 100
Owner Satisfaction
Owner Satisfaction
/ 100
 
/ 100

Overview

Body Styles
Body Styles

4-door SUV

 

4-door SUV

Trim Lines
Trim Lines

S, Platinum, SL, Dark Armor, Rock Creek, SV

 

ACTIV, LT, RS

Base Price Range
Base Price Range

$29,490 - $39,390

 

$28,800 - $35,600

Drive Wheels
Drive Wheels

AWD, FWD

 

AWD, FWD

Seating Capacity
Seating Capacity

2 Front, 3 Rear

 

2 Front, 3 Rear

Engines/Motors
Engines/Motors

1.5-liter 3 turbo (201 hp)

 

1.5-liter 4 turbo (175 hp)

Transmissions Available
Transmissions Available

CVT

 

8-speed Automatic, CVT

Performance

Comfort & Convenience

Fuel Economy & Range

Vehicle Safety

Specification

Warranty

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