Head to head
2026 Ford Escape vs Nissan Rogue
The sourced numbers side by side, no verdict attached. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG.
At a glance
Ford Escape
Shown: 2026 Escape FWD Auto 8-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo, the median MPG trim of 5 2026 trims.
- Recalls, 2026 model year
- 3
- Owner complaints, 2026 model year
- 4
Nissan Rogue
Shown: 2026 Rogue AWD Auto (AV-S8), 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo, the median MPG trim of 3 2026 trims.
- Recalls, 2026 model year
- 2
- Owner complaints, 2026 model year
- 51
Spec by spec
| Spec | 2026 Ford Escape FWD Auto 8-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 2026 Nissan Rogue AWD Auto (AV-S8), 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escape FWD | Rogue AWD |
| Trim / config | Auto 8-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | Auto (AV-S8), 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive |
| MPG Hwy | 34 mpg | 35 mpg |
| MPG City | 27 mpg | 28 mpg |
| MPG Comb | 30 mpg | 31 mpg |
| Transmission | Automatic 8-spd | Automatic (AV-S8) |
| Body | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Fuel $/yr | $2,250 | $2,150 |
| CO₂ | 298 g/mi | 291 g/mi |
| Length | 181 in | 183 in |
| Width | 74 in | 72 in |
| Height | 66 in | 67 in |
| Wheelbase | 107 in | 106 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,519 lb | 3,386 lb |
| Recalls | 3 | 2 |
| Complaints | 4 | 51 |
How this page picks its numbers
Both columns share the newest model year the Ford Escape and the Nissan Rogue both offer, 2026. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG. Fuel economy figures come from EPA records; recall, complaint, and crash rating figures come from NHTSA. Other trims differ, so open the comparison tool above to swap in the exact trims you are cross-shopping.