Nissan Rogue vs Subaru Outback
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Subaru Outback
Overview
| Spec | Nissan RogueS | Subaru OutbackPremium |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | S | Premium |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Nissan RogueS | Subaru OutbackPremium |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $28,790 (best) | $34,995 |
| Lowest listing price | — | $34,131 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $34,131 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $34,131 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 1 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Nissan RogueS | Subaru OutbackPremium |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 33 MPG (best) | 28 MPG |
| City MPG | 30 MPG (best) | 26 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 37 MPG (best) | 32 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 14.5 gal | 18 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Nissan RogueS | Subaru OutbackPremium |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 201 hp (best) | 180 hp |
| Torque | 225 lb-ft (best) | 178 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 1.5 L | 2.5 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I3 | flat 4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Nissan RogueS | Subaru OutbackPremium |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 74.1 cu ft | 80.5 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 1,500 lbs (best) | — |
| Payload | 1,164 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,477 lbs (best) | 3,741 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | 8.7 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 106.5 in | 108.1 in (best) |
| Length | 183 in | 191.7 in (best) |
| Width | 72.4 in | 74 in (best) |
| Height | 66.5 in | 67.5 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Nissan RogueS | Subaru OutbackPremium |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Nissan Rogue | Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | S $28,790 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Premium $34,995 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | S $29,090 MSRP | Limited $41,715 MSRP |
| 3 | S $30,190 MSRP | Limited XT $44,365 MSRP |
| 4 | S $30,490 MSRP | Wilderness $44,995 MSRP |
| 5 | SV $29,790 MSRP | Touring $45,395 MSRP |
| 6 | SV $30,090 MSRP | Touring XT $47,995 MSRP |
| 7 | SV $31,190 MSRP | — |
| 8 | SV $31,490 MSRP | — |
| 9 | Dark Armor $32,940 MSRP | — |
| 10 | Dark Armor $34,340 MSRP | — |
| 11 | Rock Creek $33,690 MSRP | — |
| 12 | Rock Creek $33,990 MSRP | — |
| 13 | SL $35,290 MSRP | — |
| 14 | SL $35,590 MSRP | — |
| 15 | SL $36,690 MSRP | — |
| 16 | SL $36,990 MSRP | — |
| 17 | Platinum $38,990 MSRP | — |
| 18 | Platinum $38,990 MSRP | — |
