Honda HR-V vs Nissan Rogue Sport
The Honda HR-V is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 31 mpg combined versus 28 mpg for the Nissan Rogue Sport, a 3 mpg advantage and costs about $200 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Honda HR-V leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2016–2027
Honda HR-V
Small Station Wagons · 41 configurations
2019–2022
Nissan Rogue Sport
Small Station Wagons · 8 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Honda HR-V | Nissan Rogue Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 31 mpg ✓ | 28 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 28 mpg ✓ | 27 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 34 mpg ✓ | 31 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,000 ✓ | $2,200 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 289 g/mi ✓ | 317 g/mi |
| Engines offered | 2.0, 1.8 | SIDI |
| Transmissions | Automatic (variable gear ratios), Automatic (AV-S7), Manual 6-spd | Automatic (AV-S8), Automatic (AV-S7) |
| Drivetrains | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Station Wagons | Small Station Wagons |
| Years covered | 2016–2027 | 2019–2022 |
| Configurations on record | 41 | 8 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
HR-V vs Rogue Sport: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Honda HR-V or the Nissan Rogue Sport?
The Honda HR-V is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 31 mpg combined versus 28 mpg for the Nissan Rogue Sport, a 3 mpg advantage and costs about $200 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Honda HR-V runs about $2,000 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $2,200 for the Nissan Rogue Sport — a difference of roughly $200 per year.
What engines do the HR-V and Rogue Sport offer?
Honda HR-V: 2.0, 1.8. Nissan Rogue Sport: SIDI.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Honda HR-V and the Nissan Rogue Sport as Small Station Wagons, so they compete directly.
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