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2026 Subaru Forester vs 2026 Nissan Rogue

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.

AForester has

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

BRogue has

  • Overall widthwider by 0.4 in

=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.

ForesterRogue
Overall length2026 Subaru Forester: longer by 0.3 in
183.3 in
About 183 in
Overall width2026 Nissan Rogue: wider by 0.4 in
72.0 in
72.4 in
Rear legroom2026 Subaru Forester: more rear legroom by 0.9 in
39.4 in
38.5 in
Cargo behind rear seatVaries by trim or option; compare the exact configuration
29.6 cu ft
36.5 cu ft without moonroof; 36.3 cu ft with moonroof
Maximum cargo2026 Subaru Forester: more maximum cargo by 0.3 cu ft
74.4 cu ft
74.1 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
AForester$29,995Base gas Forester
BRogue2026 trimS entry trim

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

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

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

Maximum cargoMaximum cargo volume
AForester74.4 cu ftBase / roomiest published configuration
BRogue74.1 cu ftNissan published figure

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

Rear-seat roomRear legroom
AForester39.4 inSubaru U.S. specification
BRogue38.5 inCurrent-generation Nissan specification

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

Maximum towingMaximum towing
AForester1,500 lbProperly equipped
BRogue1,500 lbProperly equipped

The normalized published values are tied for this criterion.

Basic warrantyNew-vehicle / basic warranty
AForesterConfirm current Subaru warranty bookletCoverage is tied to in-service date and mileage
BRogue3 years / 36,000 milesNissan U.S. new-vehicle warranty

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 Subaru ForesterB2026 Nissan Rogue
Starting MSRPData gap$29,995Base gas Forester—No source-backed value verified yet
Primary engine / systemDifferent2.5L SUBARU BOXER four-cylinderSubaru U.S. specification1.5L VC-Turbo three-cylinderNissan U.S. specification
Primary outputDifferent180 hp2.5L BOXER201 hp225 lb-ft
DrivetrainDifferentSymmetrical AWDStandard across the lineupFWD or Intelligent AWDAvailability depends on grade
Seating5Subaru U.S. specification52026 gasoline Rogue
Cargo behind rear seatDifferent29.6 cu ftBase / roomiest published configuration36.5 cu ft without moonroof; 36.3 cu ft with moonroof2026 Nissan brochure
Maximum cargoDifferent74.4 cu ftBase / roomiest published configuration74.1 cu ft2026 Nissan figure
Maximum towing1,500 lbProperly equipped1,500 lbProperly equipped

Price & trims

Pricing and trim lineup

4 of 4 differ
Research fieldA2026 Subaru ForesterB2026 Nissan Rogue
Starting MSRPDifferent$29,995Base gas Forester2026 trimS entry trim
Entry trimDifferentBase · $29,995GasS · 2026 trimCore equipment and Safety Shield 360
Highest listed trimDifferentTouring Hybrid · $41,545HybridPlatinum · 2026 trimTop luxury and technology grade
Trim lineupDifferentBase · Premium · Premium Hybrid · Sport · Wilderness · Sport Hybrid · Limited · Limited Hybrid · Touring · Touring Hybrid10 researched trimsS · SV · Dark Armor · Rock Creek · Platinum5 researched trims

Performance

Engine, output and drivetrain

4 of 6 differ
Research fieldA2026 Subaru ForesterB2026 Nissan Rogue
Engine / primary systemDifferent2.5L SUBARU BOXER four-cylinderSubaru U.S. specification1.5L VC-Turbo three-cylinderNissan U.S. specification
Primary outputDifferent180 hp / 178 lb-ftSubaru U.S. specification201 hpNissan U.S. specification
Hybrid outputData gap194 hpSubaru Hybrid System—No source-backed value verified yet
TransmissionDifferentLineartronic CVTSubaru U.S. specificationXtronic CVTNissan U.S. specification
DrivetrainDifferentSymmetrical AWDStandard across the lineupFWD or Intelligent AWDAvailability depends on grade
TorqueData gap—No source-backed value verified yet225 lb-ftNissan U.S. specification

Fuel & efficiency

Fuel and efficiency details

1 of 6 differ
Research fieldA2026 Subaru ForesterB2026 Nissan Rogue
Gas / base fuel economyDifferentUp to 26 city / 33 highway mpgSubaru published estimatesVaries by trim and drivetrainUse the EPA/Monroney label for the exact 2026 configuration
AWD / alternate fuel economyData gapAbout 25 city / 32 highway mpgSubaru published estimates—No source-backed value verified yet
Hybrid fuel economyData gap35 city / 34 highway mpgSubaru published estimates—No source-backed value verified yet
Off-road trim fuel economyData gapAbout 24 city / 28 highway mpgSubaru published estimates—No source-backed value verified yet
Driving rangeData gapUp to 581 milesSubaru published estimate—No source-backed value verified yet
Fuel typeData gap—No source-backed value verified yetRegular gasolineGasoline Rogue specification

Size & footprint

Exterior dimensions

2 of 6 differ
Research fieldA2026 Subaru ForesterB2026 Nissan Rogue
WheelbaseData gap105.1 inSubaru U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Overall lengthDifferent183.3 inMost trimsAbout 183 inCurrent-generation Nissan specification
Overall widthDifferent72.0 inMost trims72.4 inCurrent-generation Nissan specification
Ground clearanceData gap8.7 inMost trims—No source-backed value verified yet
Off-road ground clearanceData gap9.3 inSubaru Wilderness specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Overall heightData gap—No source-backed value verified yetAbout 66.5 inVaries by configuration

Cabin

Interior space and seating

2 of 5 differ
Research fieldA2026 Subaru ForesterB2026 Nissan Rogue
Seating5Subaru U.S. specification52026 gasoline Rogue
Front legroomDifferent43.3 inSubaru U.S. specification41.5 inCurrent-generation Nissan specification
Rear legroomDifferent39.4 inSubaru U.S. specification38.5 inCurrent-generation Nissan specification
Front headroomData gapUp to 41.2 inEquipment dependent—No source-backed value verified yet
Passenger volumeData gapUp to 110.8 cu ftConfiguration dependent—No source-backed value verified yet

Cargo

Cargo space and practical measurements

2 of 6 differ
Research fieldA2026 Subaru ForesterB2026 Nissan Rogue
Cargo behind rear seatDifferent29.6 cu ftBase / roomiest published configuration36.5 cu ft without moonroof; 36.3 cu ft with moonroof2026 Nissan brochure
Maximum cargo volumeDifferent74.4 cu ftBase / roomiest published configuration74.1 cu ftNissan published figure
Cargo length, seats upData gap—No source-backed value verified yet36.8 inPublished current-generation reference
Cargo length, seats foldedData gap—No source-backed value verified yet72.0 inPublished current-generation reference
Cargo-area widthData gap—No source-backed value verified yet43.0 inPublished current-generation reference
Cargo-area heightData gap—No source-backed value verified yet34.2 inPublished current-generation reference

Utility

Towing, seating and capability

1 of 5 differ
Research fieldA2026 Subaru ForesterB2026 Nissan Rogue
Maximum towing1,500 lbProperly equipped1,500 lbProperly equipped
All-wheel driveDifferentSymmetrical AWDStandard across the lineupFWD or Intelligent AWDAvailability depends on grade
Cargo behind rear seatData gapUp to 29.6 cu ftRoomiest published configuration—No source-backed value verified yet
Maximum cargoData gapUp to 74.4 cu ftRoomiest published configuration—No source-backed value verified yet
Cargo widthData gap—No source-backed value verified yet43.0 inPublished current-generation reference

Safety

Published safety ratings

1 of 5 differ
Research fieldA2026 Subaru ForesterB2026 Nissan Rogue
IIHS small overlap frontGood2026 ratingGood2026 rating
IIHS updated moderate overlap frontDifferentGood2026 ratingAcceptable2026 rating
IIHS updated sideGood2026 ratingGood2026 rating
IIHS headlightsData gapGood2026 rating—No source-backed value verified yet
IIHS whiplash preventionData gap—No source-backed value verified yetMarginal2026 rating

Ownership

Warranty and service planning

1 of 3 differ
Research fieldA2026 Subaru ForesterB2026 Nissan Rogue
New-vehicle / basic warrantyDifferentConfirm current Subaru warranty bookletCoverage is tied to in-service date and mileage3 years / 36,000 milesNissan U.S. new-vehicle warranty
Powertrain warrantyData gap—No source-backed value verified yet5 years / 60,000 milesNissan U.S. new-vehicle warranty
Roadside assistanceData gap—No source-backed value verified yet3 years / 36,000 milesNissan U.S. coverage

Safety systems

Driver-assistance equipment and context

A2026 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
B2026 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

Cabin technology

Infotainment, connectivity and convenience

A2026 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.
B2026 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.

Evidence ledger

Source links and research freshness

Buying context

What to check before choosing a trim

A2026 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
B2026 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

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