Nissan Rogue vs. Chevrolet Trax
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Nissan Rogue and Chevrolet Trax contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Nissan Rogue and the Chevrolet Trax.
When comparing the Nissan Rogue's and the Chevrolet Trax's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Rogue has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. The Chevrolet Trax has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Nissan Rogue's and the Chevrolet Trax's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Rogue is a better car than the Chevrolet Trax.
Pricing: For a new model, the Nissan Rogue's price is between $30,905 and $43,370, with the Chevrolet Trax priced between $23,885 and $28,648.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Nissan Rogue loses 48.6 percent of its value and the Chevrolet Trax loses 47.3 percent of its value. This means the Chevrolet Trax retains 1.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Nissan Rogue.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Nissan Rogue is 7.7 out of 10 while the Chevrolet Trax's quality rating is 7.6 out of 10. This results in the Nissan Rogue being ranked 25 out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs and the Chevrolet Trax being ranked 32 out of 67.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Nissan Rogue is 7.7 out of 10. For the Chevrolet Trax the reliability rating is 7.4 out of 10. This gives the Nissan Rogue a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Chevrolet Trax.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Nissan Rogue’s base engine makes 201 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Trax base engine makes 137 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Nissan Rogue, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Chevrolet Trax, a crossover/subcompact SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front leg room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Chevrolet Trax has higher safety ratings than the Nissan Rogue, with an average rating of 4.55 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.46 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
30905 - 43370
Starting MSRP:
28790
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
29401
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
24635 - 34995
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
23885 - 28648
Starting MSRP:
21600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
27500
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
21600 - 38900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
33932
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
31731 - 35755
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
32681
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
28663 - 44719
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
14164
Depreciation %:
0.49197937
Resale Value $:
14626
Residual Value %:
0.50802063
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact SUVs)
0.45209006
Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact SUVs)
0.32910269 - 0.51594441
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
10287
Depreciation %:
0.47626721
Resale Value $:
11313
Residual Value %:
0.52373279
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.42521964
Category Depreciation Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.34201311 - 0.47626721
Nissan Rogue Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
7.4 / 10
Chevrolet Trax Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
7.5 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Rogue
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.3
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
11.3
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
9.6 - 15.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.12
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Trax
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.1
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
12.5
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
9.1 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.022
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Nissan Rogue Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 67Ranking
1 out of / 19Ranking
3 out of / 19Ranking
4 out of / 18Ranking
5 out of / 19Ranking
6 out of / 19Ranking
6 out of / 18Ranking
8 out of / 19Ranking
8 out of / 13Ranking
9 out of / 19Ranking
10 out of / 20Ranking
10 out of / 13Ranking
11 out of / 56Ranking
11 out of / 19Ranking
11 out of / 19Ranking
12 out of / 67Ranking
12 out of / 20Ranking
12 out of / 19Ranking
14 out of / 19Ranking
16 out of / 56Ranking
16 out of / 19Ranking
19 out of / 67Ranking
20 out of / 67Ranking
25 out of / 67Ranking
26 out of / 67Ranking
32 out of / 67Ranking
37 out of / 67Ranking
38 out of / 67Ranking
42 out of / 67Ranking
47 out of / 67Ranking
48 out of / 67Chevrolet Trax Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 56Ranking
2 out of / 21Ranking
2 out of / 14Ranking
3 out of / 15Ranking
3 out of / 15Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 14Ranking
6 out of / 21Ranking
6 out of / 21Ranking
6 out of / 21Ranking
8 out of / 56Ranking
9 out of / 21Ranking
9 out of / 21Ranking
10 out of / 21Ranking
12 out of / 67Ranking
19 out of / 21Ranking
19 out of / 21Ranking
32 out of / 67Ranking
33 out of / 67Ranking
33 out of / 67Ranking
33 out of / 67Ranking
35 out of / 67Ranking
45 out of / 67Ranking
46 out of / 67Ranking
54 out of / 67Ranking
65 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel
Nissan Rogue Trim Levels
Platinum, Rock Creek, S, SL, SV
Chevrolet Trax Trim Levels
ACTIV, LS, LT, RS
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.46 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.55 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
201 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
225 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
137 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
162 foot-lbs @ 2500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.046 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
3
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
3
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
31.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
74.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
137 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.3 inches
Cargo Space:
25.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
54.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
125.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3477 lbs
Width:
72.4 inches
Height:
66.5 inches
Length:
183 inches
Wheelbase:
106.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2983 lbs
Width:
71.8 inches
Height:
61.4 inches
Length:
178.6 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P225/60R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Super Black
Gray
Gun Metallic
Red
Scarlet Ember Tintcoat
White
Glacier White
Blue
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Mosaic Black Metallic
Gray
Cypress Gray / Sterling Gray Metallic
Red
Apex Red
White
Summit White
Blue
Marina Blue Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black/Gray with Blue Accents
