Lexus NX vs Nissan Rogue
The Lexus NX is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 40 mpg combined versus 34 mpg for the Nissan Rogue, a 6 mpg advantage and costs about $100 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Lexus NX leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2026
Lexus NX
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 58 configurations
2015–2026
Nissan Rogue
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 56 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Lexus NX | Nissan Rogue |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 40 mpg ✓ | 34 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 42 mpg ✓ | 33 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 38 mpg ✓ | 37 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $1,900 | $1,800 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 87 g/mi ✓ | 261 g/mi |
| Engines offered | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, SIDI & PFI, SIDI & PFI; PHEV, 2.5 | SIDI, SIDI; Stop-Start, 2.5, SIDI; Hybrid |
| Transmissions | Automatic (AV-S6), Automatic (S8), Automatic (S6) | Automatic (AV-S8), Automatic (variable gear ratios), Automatic (AV-S7) |
| Drivetrains | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium, Regular, Premium and Electricity | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Years covered | 2015–2026 | 2015–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 58 | 56 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
NX vs Rogue: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Lexus NX or the Nissan Rogue?
The Lexus NX is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 40 mpg combined versus 34 mpg for the Nissan Rogue, a 6 mpg advantage and costs about $100 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Nissan Rogue runs about $1,800 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $1,900 for the Lexus NX — a difference of roughly $100 per year.
What engines do the NX and Rogue offer?
Lexus NX: SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, SIDI & PFI, SIDI & PFI; PHEV, 2.5. Nissan Rogue: SIDI, SIDI; Stop-Start, 2.5, SIDI; Hybrid.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Lexus NX and the Nissan Rogue as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they compete directly.
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