2026 Mazda CX-50 vs 2026 Nissan Rogue:
Safety comparison — crash avoidance & crash test ratings
Side-by-side comparison of standard crash-avoidance technologies and NHTSA/IIHS crash test ratings. Driver assistance and convenience features are covered in the full comparison.
Quick take
The Mazda CX-50 holds a modest edge in overall safety (99 vs 94), reflecting slightly stronger crash-avoidance equipment or crash-test performance. Both vehicles are evenly matched on the 4 core crash-avoidance technologies. The Mazda CX-50 achieves a higher IIHS designation (Top Safety Pick+ vs Top Safety Pick). Overall, the Mazda CX-50 has the stronger safety package, leading on 1 of 6 measured features versus 0 for the Nissan Rogue (5 tied). Check the full comparison for cost of ownership, powertrain, and livability scores — safety is one of five pillars in the MotiveGrid Score.
Crash avoidance(0–0–4)
(Wins–Losses–Ties for Mazda CX-50 vs Nissan Rogue)
Crash test ratings(1–0–1)
(Wins–Losses–Ties for Mazda CX-50 vs Nissan Rogue)
Data reflects standard equipment at the base MSRP. Optional packages like Ford BlueCruise, GM Super Cruise, and Tesla FSD are not scored (Tesla FSD is the lone curated exception). Crash test data from NHTSA and IIHS. ADAS data verified against manufacturer spec pages.
See the full Mazda CX-50 vs Nissan Rogue comparison — all five pillars including cost of ownership, powertrain, driver assistance, and livability: