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Hyundai Tucson vs Nissan Rogue

2026 Hyundai Tucson vs 2026 Nissan Rogue — two small SUVs compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.

Hyundai Tucson

2026 Hyundai Tucson

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAWD/4WDHybrid/EV
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Nissan Rogue

2026 Nissan Rogue

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDAWD/4WD

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The short version

The Hyundai Tucson is more fuel-efficient: 38 vs 32 MPG combined in its best version.

That works out to about $350 a year less in fuel for the Hyundai Tucson (EPA estimate, 15,000 miles).

Across all model years since 2005, the Hyundai Tucson has had fewer recall campaigns (29 vs 42).

The two cars

The 2026 Hyundai Tucson is a small SUV offered with 2 engines (1.6L 4-cyl turbo and 2.5L 4-cyl), including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive. It measures about 182 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 109-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,468 lb (4dr SUV AWD).

The 2026 Nissan Rogue is a small SUV offered with a 1.5L 3-cyl turbo engine and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. It measures about 183 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,545 lb (4dr SUV AWD).

Buying used? The 2021 Tucson and the 2020 Rogue have the fewest problems in our data; avoid the 2016 Tucson and the 2017 Rogue.

Basics

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid, Regular Gasoline
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 2.5L 4-cyl
Engines
1.5L 3-cyl turbo
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive

Efficiency

38 MPG
Best combined MPG
32 MPG
38 city
City / highway MPG (best)
29 city
$1,750
Fuel cost per year (EPA)
$2,100

Performance & space

187 hp
Horsepower (most powerful)
201 hp
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Seats (most)
5
182.3 in
Length
182.7 in
73.2 in
Width
72.4 in
64.2 in
Height
66.5 in
3,340 lb
Curb weight (lightest)
3,386 lb

Safety & reliability

13
Driver-assist features standard
15
6
Recalls (2026)
2
29
Recalls, all years since 2005
42
99
Owner complaints (latest year)
53

Interest

22,259
Wikipedia views, 30 days
16,245

Buying used

2021
Best used year
2020
2016
Year to avoid
2017

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Which one should you choose?

Choose the Hyundai Tucson if…

  • You want lower fuel bills (38 vs 32 MPG)
  • You want a hybrid or electric option
  • You put reliability history first (29 vs 42 recalls since 2005)

Choose the Nissan Rogue if…

  • You want more standard driver-assist tech

Pros & cons of each

2026 Hyundai Tucson

  • Excellent fuel economyUp to 38 MPG combined — 47% better than the average 2026 small SUV (25.9 MPG).
  • Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid and plug-in hybrid as well as gas.
  • AWD / 4WD available
  • Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
  • 6 recallsMore than similar models (about 1). Confirm repairs with the VIN.

2026 Nissan Rogue

  • AWD / 4WD available
  • Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.

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