2026 Nissan Rogue driving on a dirt road surrounded by mountains

NISSAN COMPETITIVE COMPARE Nissan Rogue vs Mazda CX-5

2026.5 Rogue starting at $29,490. 2026 CX-5 starting at $29,990. [[6071]] [[148]]

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2026.5 Rogue: The complete package

In a crowded SUV market, Rogue stands out with a winning combination of performance, roominess, advanced tech, exceptional fuel economy, and competitive pricing.

2026.5 Nissan Rogue	2026 Mazda CX-5
Up to 29/36 MPG City/Highway [[1759]]	Up to 24/30 MPG City/Highway [[6075]]
Standard horsepower 201 @ 5,600 rpm	Horsepower 187 @ 6,000 rpm
225lb. ft of torque and 1,500lbs. max towing [[114]]	185lb. ft. of torque and 1,500lbs. max towing
Seating for up to 5	Seating for up to 5
36.5 cubic feet of cargo volume [[23]]	33.7 cubic feet in cargo volume

Red 2026 Nissan Rogue driving on a winding road

PERFORMANCE

Rogue's engine outclasses CX-5's

The 2026.5 Rogue features a class-exclusive 1.5-liter VC-Turbo engine [[6000]] that also leads the class in standard engine horsepower [[6076]] and has the most standard torque of any gas engine in its class. [[6000]]

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View from above of the 2026 Nissan Rogue zero gravity seats, steering wheel, dashboard, and touch screen.

INTERIOR

Class-exclusive seating CX-5 can't match

The 2026.5 Rogue features Class-Exclusive Zero Gravity Seats that 2026 CX-5 can only dream about. [[479]] [[6001]]

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CARGO

With 36.5 cu. ft. of cargo volume, Rogue's got more room for gear than CX-5's 33.7 cu. ft. [[23]] [[6071]]

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Driver and dog standing behind the Nissan Rogue with view of open spacious cargo are loaded with gear

Close up on the Tri Zone Climate Control available in the Nissan Rogue

TECHNOLOGY

Tri-Zone Climate Control leaves CX-5 in the cold

Rogue offers available Tri-Zone Climate Control while RAV4, CR-V, Escape, and CX-5 don't. [[6071]] [[160]]

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YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

FAQs

You have a lot of choices when it comes to SUVs. We hope these FAQs help make choosing the right one a little easier.

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Which is better, Rogue or Mazda CX-5?

Up to 29/36 MPG City/Highway mileage, Rogue's got the edge over CX-5's 24/30 MPG City/Highway. Add in class-exclusive features and Rogue is a clear stand-out. [[1759]]

Which is bigger Nissan Rogue or Mazda CX-5?

If room for gear is what you're after, Rogue's 36.5 cu. ft. of interior cargo volume beats CX-5's 33.7 cu. ft.

Which is faster Nissan Rogue or Mazda CX-5?

CX-5 can't keep up with 2026.5 Rogue's class-exclusive 1.5-liter VC-Turbo engine [[6000]] that leads the class in standard engine horsepower [[6076]] and standard torque. [[6000]]