Nissan Rogue vs. Volkswagen Tiguan
The 2026 Nissan Rogue is the cheaper one to own — roughly $2,030 less over five years, helped by better fuel economy.
The Nissan Rogue is the stronger all-round pick here — cheaper to own with little given up in return.
Last updated July 2026 · National-average estimates
Nissan Rogue vs. Volkswagen Tiguan
| Metric | Nissan Rogue | Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| MotiveGrid Score | 71 | 74 |
| Cost of Ownership | 82 | 78 |
| Powertrain | 59 | 52 |
| Driver Assistance | 0 | 49 |
| Livability | 56 | 42 |
| Safety | 94 | 94 |
| 5-Year Cost to Own | $44,173 | $46,203 |
| Depreciation (5-yr) | $14,923 | $15,248 |
| Fuel / Energy (5-yr) | $10,263 | $11,610 |
| Insurance (5-yr) | $9,640 | $9,840 |
| Maintenance (5-yr) | $2,340 | $2,260 |
| Tires (5-yr) | $1,750 | $1,700 |
| Financing (5-yr) | $4,377 | $4,635 |
| Registration (5-yr) | $880 | $910 |
| Starting Price | $29,090 | $30,805 |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 201 hp |
| MPG (combined) | 32 mpg | 29 mpg |
| Cargo volume | 31.6 cu ft | 26.9 cu ft |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Towing capacity | 1,500 lbs | — |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Five measured pillars, weighted into one score.
Cost, Powertrain, Driver Assistance, Livability, and Safety — each scored against its class, then combined into a single MotiveGrid Score. Built by our engineering team and benchmarked against independent sources like NHTSA, IIHS, and CarEdge. How it’s calculated →
Volkswagen Tiguan scores higher overall.
Which vehicle is right for you
Nissan Rogue is the better pick for long-term ownership — about $2,030 cheaper over 5 years with stronger fundamentals on running cost.
Volkswagen Tiguan still wins if your priority is best for driver assistance.
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Where these rank
- Nissan Rogue ranks #4 of 5 in Best Compact SUV for Tall Drivers and #6 of 10 in Most Fuel-Efficient Gas SUVs.
- Volkswagen Tiguan ranks #7 of 10 in Most Fuel-Efficient Gas SUVs.
What each one costs at the counter
Both five-year totals above count yearly registration. Neither counts what the state takes on the day you sign — sales tax and the title fee. Those are one-time, they are not the dealer’s to negotiate, and on a car at this price they run to four figures in most states. Work out yours:
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