Lexus RX vs Nissan Rogue
The Lexus RX is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 36 mpg combined versus 34 mpg for the Nissan Rogue, a 2 mpg advantage and costs about $300 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Lexus RX leads in 3. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2026
Lexus RX
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 59 configurations
2015–2026
Nissan Rogue
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 56 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Lexus RX | Nissan Rogue |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 36 mpg ✓ | 34 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 37 mpg ✓ | 33 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 34 mpg | 37 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,100 | $1,800 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 89 g/mi ✓ | 261 g/mi |
| Engines offered | SIDI & PFI, SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, SIDI & PFI; PHEV, 3.5 | SIDI, SIDI; Stop-Start, 2.5, SIDI; Hybrid |
| Transmissions | Automatic (S8), Automatic (AV-S6), 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, Premium and Electricity, Regular | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Years covered | 2015–2026 | 2015–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 59 | 56 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
RX vs Rogue: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Lexus RX or the Nissan Rogue?
The Lexus RX is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 36 mpg combined versus 34 mpg for the Nissan Rogue, a 2 mpg advantage and costs about $300 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 $2,100 for the Lexus RX — a difference of roughly $300 per year.
What engines do the RX and Rogue offer?
Lexus RX: SIDI & PFI, SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, SIDI & PFI; PHEV, 3.5. Nissan Rogue: SIDI, SIDI; Stop-Start, 2.5, SIDI; Hybrid.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Lexus RX and the Nissan Rogue as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they compete directly.
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