2025 Nissan Rogue vs. 2025 Subaru Outback Review

Picture of the 2025 Nissan Rogue

2025 Nissan
Rogue

MSRP*: $29,230 to $40,920
See details & photos

Find Your Best Price Today!

Picture of the 2025 Subaru Outback

2025 Subaru
Outback

MSRP*: $29,010 to $42,910
See details & photos

Find Your Best Price Today!

MPG - City 27 - 30 MPG 21 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 - 37 MPG 26 - 32 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 72.4 - 74.1 ft3 75.6 ft3
Engine
  • 201-hp, 1.5-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 182-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 260-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 201 hp 182 - 260 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 2,700 - 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 183.0 in 191.3 - 191.9 in
Exterior Width 72.4 in 74.2 - 74.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.5 in
Rear 38.5 in
Front 42.8 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 39.2 - 41.1 in
Rear 37.8 - 39.2 in
Front 39.1 - 40.1 in
Rear 39.1 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 back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Nissan Rogue than the Subaru Outback. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Nissan Rogue and the Subaru Outback.

Convenience
The Subaru Outback requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Nissan Rogue, making it more convenient to drive.

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 Nissan Rogue will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Subaru Outback.

Dimensions
Since the Nissan Rogue is much slimmer than the Subaru Outback, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. The Nissan Rogue is slightly shorter than the Subaru Outback, which may make it easier to park.

Handling
The Nissan Rogue has the same turning radius as the Subaru Outback, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Subaru Outback is clearly the choice over the Nissan Rogue for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Nissan Rogue has a lot less horsepower than the Subaru Outback.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Nissan Rogue doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Subaru Outback.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Nissan Rogue and the Subaru Outback. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Nissan Rogue as you will in the Subaru Outback.