Nissan Rogue vs. Subaru Outback

When we compare the Nissan Rogue to the Subaru Outback, the Nissan Rogue has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and base engine power. The Subaru Outback has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Nissan Rogue versus the Subaru Outback, the Nissan Rogue is a better car than the Subaru Outback.

Nissan Rogue versus Subaru Outback Pricing

A one- to five-year-old used Nissan Rogue ranges from $19,555 to $29,898 while a used Subaru Outback from the same model year range is priced between $23,499 to $34,488. For a new model, the Nissan Rogue's price is between $30,015 and $42,008, with the Subaru Outback priced between $32,795 and $44,141.

Nissan Rogue versus Subaru Outback Quality Rating

The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Nissan Rogue is 8.0 out of 10 while the Subaru Outback's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the Nissan Rogue being ranked 11 out of 14 Best Small SUVs for the Money and the Subaru Outback being ranked 2 out of 14. Out of 24 Best Small SUVs, the Nissan Rogue is ranked 24 and the Subaru Outback is ranked 2. The Nissan Rogue is also ranked 19 out of 28 Best Crossover SUVs for the Money while the Subaru Outback is ranked 2 out of 28. The Nissan Rogue is also ranked 23 out of 61 Best Crossover SUVs while the Subaru Outback is ranked 2 out of 61.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the Nissan Rogue’s base engine makes 201 horsepower, and the Subaru Outback base engine makes 182 horsepower. The Rogue is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 537 miles. The Outback is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 592 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison

While both models are crossover/compact SUVs, the Subaru Outback has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and trunk space. The Nissan Rogue has the advantage in the areas of front head room and rear head room.

Hauling, Towing, and Off-Road Capabilities Comparison

The Nissan Rogue has the advantage of offering higher payload capacity, while the Subaru Outback has the advantage of offering higher ground clearance.

Safety Ratings Comparison

When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Subaru Outback has higher safety ratings than the Nissan Rogue, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, both the Nissan Rogue and the Subaru Outback have the same Top Safety Pick+ award.