Nissan Rogue vs BMW X3
The Nissan Rogue is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 34 mpg combined versus 30 mpg for the BMW X3, a 4 mpg advantage and costs about $800 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Nissan Rogue leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2026
Nissan Rogue
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 56 configurations
2015–2026
BMW X3
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 47 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Nissan Rogue | BMW X3 |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 34 mpg ✓ | 30 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 33 mpg ✓ | 27 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 37 mpg ✓ | 33 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $1,800 ✓ | $2,600 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 261 g/mi | 204 g/mi ✓ |
| Engines offered | SIDI, SIDI; Stop-Start, 2.5, SIDI; Hybrid | SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI, SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV |
| Transmissions | Automatic (AV-S8), Automatic (variable gear ratios), Automatic (AV-S7) | Automatic (S8) |
| Drivetrains | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular | Premium, Premium and Electricity, Diesel |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Years covered | 2015–2026 | 2015–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 56 | 47 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Rogue vs X3: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Nissan Rogue or the BMW X3?
The Nissan Rogue is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 34 mpg combined versus 30 mpg for the BMW X3, a 4 mpg advantage and costs about $800 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 $2,600 for the BMW X3 — a difference of roughly $800 per year.
What engines do the Rogue and X3 offer?
Nissan Rogue: SIDI, SIDI; Stop-Start, 2.5, SIDI; Hybrid. BMW X3: SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI, SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Nissan Rogue and the BMW X3 as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they compete directly.
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