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2026 Nissan Rogue vs 2026 Subaru Forester

Price, size, cabin, cargo, towing, safety and ownership side by side. Every value comes from the cited sources in each model-year profile, and gaps stay labeled instead of guessed.

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Key differences

Where the published numbers differ

No overall winner: each line is one source-backed figure. Decide which ones matter for how you will use the SUV.

ARogue has

  • Overall widthwider by 0.4 in

BForester has

  • Overall lengthlonger by 0.3 in
  • Rear legroommore rear legroom by 0.9 in
  • Maximum cargomore maximum cargo by 0.3 cu ft

=Same figure

  • Maximum towing

Head-to-head

The numbers, side by side

Bars share one scale starting at zero, so small real differences are not exaggerated. Where a profile lists several figures, the highest published one is used.

RogueForester
Overall length2026 Subaru Forester: longer by 0.3 in
About 183 in
183.3 in
Overall width2026 Nissan Rogue: wider by 0.4 in
72.4 in
72.0 in
Rear legroom2026 Subaru Forester: more rear legroom by 0.9 in
38.5 in
39.4 in
Cargo behind rear seatVaries by trim or option; compare the exact configuration
36.5 cu ft without moonroof; 36.3 cu ft with moonroof
29.6 cu ft
Maximum cargo2026 Subaru Forester: more maximum cargo by 0.3 cu ft
74.1 cu ft
74.4 cu ft
Maximum towingSame published figure
1,500 lb
1,500 lb

Decision snapshot

Six buyer questions, without an overall winner.

Each card compares one documented criterion. A lead is shown only when both source-backed values use a compatible measurement; otherwise the raw facts stay visible and the criterion stays unresolved.

Starting priceStarting MSRP
ARogue2026 trimS entry trim
BForester$29,995Base gas Forester

The current profiles do not provide two normalized values that can be compared safely.

EfficiencyGas / base fuel economy
ARogueVaries by trim and drivetrainUse the EPA/Monroney label for the exact 2026 configuration
BForesterUp to 26 city / 33 highway mpgSubaru published estimates

The current profiles do not provide two normalized values that can be compared safely.

Maximum cargoMaximum cargo volume
ARogue74.1 cu ftNissan published figure
BForester74.4 cu ftBase / roomiest published configuration

2026 Subaru Forester has more published maximum cargo volume by 0.3 cu ft.

Rear-seat roomRear legroom
ARogue38.5 inCurrent-generation Nissan specification
BForester39.4 inSubaru U.S. specification

2026 Subaru Forester has more published rear/second-row legroom by 0.9 in.

Maximum towingMaximum towing
ARogue1,500 lbProperly equipped
BForester1,500 lbProperly equipped

The normalized published values are tied for this criterion.

Basic warrantyNew-vehicle / basic warranty
ARogue3 years / 36,000 milesNissan U.S. new-vehicle warranty
BForesterConfirm current Subaru warranty bookletCoverage is tied to in-service date and mileage

The current profiles do not provide two normalized values that can be compared safely.

Table view

At a glance

Key specifications

5 of 8 differ
Research fieldA2026 Nissan RogueB2026 Subaru Forester
Primary engine / systemDifferent1.5L VC-Turbo three-cylinderNissan U.S. specification2.5L SUBARU BOXER four-cylinderSubaru U.S. specification
Primary outputDifferent201 hp225 lb-ft180 hp2.5L BOXER
DrivetrainDifferentFWD or Intelligent AWDAvailability depends on gradeSymmetrical AWDStandard across the lineup
Seating52026 gasoline Rogue5Subaru U.S. specification
Cargo behind rear seatDifferent36.5 cu ft without moonroof; 36.3 cu ft with moonroof2026 Nissan brochure29.6 cu ftBase / roomiest published configuration
Maximum cargoDifferent74.1 cu ft2026 Nissan figure74.4 cu ftBase / roomiest published configuration
Maximum towing1,500 lbProperly equipped1,500 lbProperly equipped
Starting MSRPData gap—No source-backed value verified yet$29,995Base gas Forester

Price & trims

Pricing and trim lineup

4 of 4 differ
Research fieldA2026 Nissan RogueB2026 Subaru Forester
Starting MSRPDifferent2026 trimS entry trim$29,995Base gas Forester
Entry trimDifferentS · 2026 trimCore equipment and Safety Shield 360Base · $29,995Gas
Highest listed trimDifferentPlatinum · 2026 trimTop luxury and technology gradeTouring Hybrid · $41,545Hybrid
Trim lineupDifferentS · SV · Dark Armor · Rock Creek · Platinum5 researched trimsBase · Premium · Premium Hybrid · Sport · Wilderness · Sport Hybrid · Limited · Limited Hybrid · Touring · Touring Hybrid10 researched trims

Performance

Engine, output and drivetrain

4 of 6 differ
Research fieldA2026 Nissan RogueB2026 Subaru Forester
Engine / primary systemDifferent1.5L VC-Turbo three-cylinderNissan U.S. specification2.5L SUBARU BOXER four-cylinderSubaru U.S. specification
Primary outputDifferent201 hpNissan U.S. specification180 hp / 178 lb-ftSubaru U.S. specification
TorqueData gap225 lb-ftNissan U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
TransmissionDifferentXtronic CVTNissan U.S. specificationLineartronic CVTSubaru U.S. specification
DrivetrainDifferentFWD or Intelligent AWDAvailability depends on gradeSymmetrical AWDStandard across the lineup
Hybrid outputData gap—No source-backed value verified yet194 hpSubaru Hybrid System

Fuel & efficiency

Fuel and efficiency details

1 of 6 differ
Research fieldA2026 Nissan RogueB2026 Subaru Forester
Fuel typeData gapRegular gasolineGasoline Rogue specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Gas / base fuel economyDifferentVaries by trim and drivetrainUse the EPA/Monroney label for the exact 2026 configurationUp to 26 city / 33 highway mpgSubaru published estimates
AWD / alternate fuel economyData gap—No source-backed value verified yetAbout 25 city / 32 highway mpgSubaru published estimates
Hybrid fuel economyData gap—No source-backed value verified yet35 city / 34 highway mpgSubaru published estimates
Off-road trim fuel economyData gap—No source-backed value verified yetAbout 24 city / 28 highway mpgSubaru published estimates
Driving rangeData gap—No source-backed value verified yetUp to 581 milesSubaru published estimate

Size & footprint

Exterior dimensions

2 of 6 differ
Research fieldA2026 Nissan RogueB2026 Subaru Forester
Overall lengthDifferentAbout 183 inCurrent-generation Nissan specification183.3 inMost trims
Overall widthDifferent72.4 inCurrent-generation Nissan specification72.0 inMost trims
Overall heightData gapAbout 66.5 inVaries by configuration—No source-backed value verified yet
WheelbaseData gap—No source-backed value verified yet105.1 inSubaru U.S. specification
Ground clearanceData gap—No source-backed value verified yet8.7 inMost trims
Off-road ground clearanceData gap—No source-backed value verified yet9.3 inSubaru Wilderness specification

Cabin

Interior space and seating

2 of 5 differ
Research fieldA2026 Nissan RogueB2026 Subaru Forester
Seating52026 gasoline Rogue5Subaru U.S. specification
Front legroomDifferent41.5 inCurrent-generation Nissan specification43.3 inSubaru U.S. specification
Rear legroomDifferent38.5 inCurrent-generation Nissan specification39.4 inSubaru U.S. specification
Front headroomData gap—No source-backed value verified yetUp to 41.2 inEquipment dependent
Passenger volumeData gap—No source-backed value verified yetUp to 110.8 cu ftConfiguration dependent

Cargo

Cargo space and practical measurements

2 of 6 differ
Research fieldA2026 Nissan RogueB2026 Subaru Forester
Cargo behind rear seatDifferent36.5 cu ft without moonroof; 36.3 cu ft with moonroof2026 Nissan brochure29.6 cu ftBase / roomiest published configuration
Maximum cargo volumeDifferent74.1 cu ftNissan published figure74.4 cu ftBase / roomiest published configuration
Cargo length, seats upData gap36.8 inPublished current-generation reference—No source-backed value verified yet
Cargo length, seats foldedData gap72.0 inPublished current-generation reference—No source-backed value verified yet
Cargo-area widthData gap43.0 inPublished current-generation reference—No source-backed value verified yet
Cargo-area heightData gap34.2 inPublished current-generation reference—No source-backed value verified yet

Utility

Towing, seating and capability

1 of 5 differ
Research fieldA2026 Nissan RogueB2026 Subaru Forester
Maximum towing1,500 lbProperly equipped1,500 lbProperly equipped
All-wheel driveDifferentFWD or Intelligent AWDAvailability depends on gradeSymmetrical AWDStandard across the lineup
Cargo widthData gap43.0 inPublished current-generation reference—No source-backed value verified yet
Cargo behind rear seatData gap—No source-backed value verified yetUp to 29.6 cu ftRoomiest published configuration
Maximum cargoData gap—No source-backed value verified yetUp to 74.4 cu ftRoomiest published configuration

Safety

Published safety ratings

1 of 5 differ
Research fieldA2026 Nissan RogueB2026 Subaru Forester
IIHS small overlap frontGood2026 ratingGood2026 rating
IIHS updated moderate overlap frontDifferentAcceptable2026 ratingGood2026 rating
IIHS updated sideGood2026 ratingGood2026 rating
IIHS whiplash preventionData gapMarginal2026 rating—No source-backed value verified yet
IIHS headlightsData gap—No source-backed value verified yetGood2026 rating

Ownership

Warranty and service planning

1 of 3 differ
Research fieldA2026 Nissan RogueB2026 Subaru Forester
New-vehicle / basic warrantyDifferent3 years / 36,000 milesNissan U.S. new-vehicle warrantyConfirm current Subaru warranty bookletCoverage is tied to in-service date and mileage
Powertrain warrantyData gap5 years / 60,000 milesNissan U.S. new-vehicle warranty—No source-backed value verified yet
Roadside assistanceData gap3 years / 36,000 milesNissan U.S. coverage—No source-backed value verified yet

Safety systems

Driver-assistance equipment and context

A2026 Nissan

Rogue

The 2026 Rogue includes Nissan Safety Shield 360 and earned an IIHS Top Safety Pick award. Individual ratings are more informative than the badge alone because the updated moderate-overlap and whiplash tests show different results.

  • Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection
  • Blind Spot Warning and Rear Cross Traffic Alert
  • Lane Departure Warning and Rear Automatic Braking
  • ProPILOT Assist available on selected trims
B2026 Subaru

Forester

The 2026 Forester earned an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award and includes EyeSight driver-assistance technology. The hybrid also carries a published NHTSA 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from Subaru’s U.S. materials.

  • EyeSight Driver Assist Technology
  • Automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise functions
  • Available blind-spot detection and rear cross-traffic alert
  • DriverFocus available on upper trims

Cabin technology

Infotainment, connectivity and convenience

A2026 Nissan

Rogue

  • NissanConnect 8-inch touchscreen is used on lower trims; a 12.3-inch system is available on upper trims.
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay is available with the larger infotainment system.
  • ProPILOT Assist is available for highway driver assistance on selected grades.
  • Around View Monitor functions and additional camera views are available on upper or adventure-oriented trims.
B2026 Subaru

Forester

  • An 11.6-inch STARLINK Multimedia touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is available on higher trims.
  • DriverFocus distraction mitigation is included on selected upper trims.
  • Power rear gate and panoramic moonroof availability depend on trim and package.
  • Hybrid models integrate Subaru’s electrified power display and energy-management information.

Evidence ledger

Source links and research freshness

Buying context

What to check before choosing a trim

A2026 Nissan

Rogue

  1. The live Nissan site now mixes the market conversation with 2026.5, so a used or leftover 2026 should be evaluated from its original window sticker rather than current trim pricing.
  2. Cargo volume behind the second row is 36.5 cubic feet without the moonroof and 36.3 cubic feet with the moonroof in Nissan’s 2026 brochure, so roof equipment should stay attached to the number.
  3. The 43-inch cargo width is a maximum-width field, not a guaranteed rectangular width between the wheel housings.
  4. Rock Creek is the relevant 2026 grade for shoppers prioritizing standard AWD, all-terrain tires and Hill Descent Control.
Research caveat

Keep the measurement label attached to the number. Maximum width is not interchangeable with wheel-housing width, and the two nearby seats-up volume figures reflect different published contexts.

Updated 2026-09-163 research sources
B2026 Subaru

Forester

  1. Forester is unusually easy to shortlist for tall drivers because Subaru publishes 43.3 inches of front legroom and up to 41.2 inches of headroom.
  2. The hybrid materially improves city fuel economy while keeping standard AWD, but its pricing and packaging differ from the gas lineup.
  3. Wilderness trades some fuel economy for extra ground clearance and a substantially higher published tow rating.
  4. Moonroof and equipment packaging can reduce published cargo volume, so compare the exact trim instead of relying on the maximum 74.4-cu-ft figure.
Research caveat

SUVLook does not carry the separate 2025 third-party linear cargo measurements forward as guaranteed 2026 dimensions. This profile uses 2026 data only where the existing research supports it.

Updated 2026-09-163 research sources

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