2025 Mazda CX-30 vs. 2024 Nissan Rogue Review

Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-30

2025 Mazda
CX-30

MSRP*: $24,995 to $36,950
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Picture of the 2024 Nissan Rogue

2024 Nissan
Rogue

MSRP*: $28,850 to $40,630
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MPG - City 22 - 26 MPG 28 - 30 MPG
MPG - Hwy 30 - 33 MPG 34 - 37 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 45.2 ft3 72.9 - 74.1 ft3
Engine
  • 191-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 201-hp, 1.5-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 191 - 227 hp 201 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 1,500 lbs
Exterior Length 173.0 in 183.0 in
Exterior Width 70.7 in 72.4 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 36.3 in
Front 41.5 in
Rear 38.5 in
Head Room Front 37.8 - 38.1 in
Rear 38.3 in
Front 39.2 - 41.1 in
Rear 37.8 - 39.2 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Nissan Rogue than in the Mazda CX-30, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Nissan Rogue will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Mazda CX-30.

Convenience
With the Nissan Rogue, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Mazda CX-30, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Mazda CX-30 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Nissan Rogue.

Dimensions
Since the Mazda CX-30 is much slimmer than the Nissan Rogue, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Mazda CX-30, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Nissan Rogue.

Handling
The Mazda CX-30 has the same turning radius as the Nissan Rogue, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Mazda CX-30 has a little less horsepower than the Nissan Rogue.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Mazda CX-30 doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Nissan Rogue.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Mazda CX-30 and the Nissan Rogue. The Mazda CX-30 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Nissan Rogue.