2027 Chevrolet Equinox vs Nissan Rogue: We Compared the Data
By the CarWhere Vehicle Data Team · Updated November 8, 2026 · how we score
Our pick: the Equinox — it leads our weighted scorecard 2.5–2.5 across 8 categories, winning on a lower starting price ($28,600 vs $29,690) and fewer recalls on the 2023–2025 model years (4 vs 8). Choose the Rogue if fuel economy comes first (32 mpg vs 27 mpg best EPA combined).
Scorecard: Equinox 2.5 pts · Rogue 2.5 pts across 8 scored categories.
The scorecard
| Category (weight) | 2027 Equinox | 2027 Rogue | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP (2) | $28,600 | $29,690 | Equinox |
| NHTSA complaints per 1,000 sold (2) | 0.35 | 0.34 | Tie |
| 5-year value retained (1.5) | 47% | 48.9% | Tie |
| Best EPA combined (1.5) | 27 mpg | 32 mpg | Rogue |
| Most horsepower available (1) | 175 hp | 248 hp | Rogue |
| Max towing (1) | 1,500 lb | 1,500 lb | Tie |
| Cargo behind rear seats (1) | — | 31.6 cu ft | No data |
| Standard seats (1) | 5 | 5 | Tie |
| Median discount verified buyers got (1) | 8.4% off MSRP | — | No data |
| Recalls, 2023–2025 model years (0.5) | 4 | 8 | Equinox |
| Weighted points | 2.5 | 2.5 | Equinox |
Which one we'd buy, and for whom
- Commuter. Commuters: the Rogue — 32 mpg vs 27 mpg (best EPA combined).
- Family. Families: it's a wash — Equinox 5 vs Rogue 5 (standard seats).
- Budget. Tight budgets: the Equinox — $28,600 vs $29,690 (starting MSRP). Used, the median asking price is $19,263 for the Equinox vs $20,445 for the Rogue.
- Resale. Resale-minded buyers: it's a wash — Equinox 47% vs Rogue 48.9% (5-year value retained).
- Towing. Towing: it's a wash — Equinox 1,500 lb vs Rogue 1,500 lb (max towing).
Price: sticker and what buyers paid
The Equinox starts at $28,600 and tops out at $33,000; the Rogue runs $29,690 to $43,490 (manufacturer MSRP, before destination). Verified Equinox buyers paid a median 8.4% off MSRP across 9 deals; the CarWhere Index target is 13% off. Used, the median asking price is $19,263 for the Equinox and $20,445 for the Rogue (all model years, US dealer listings).
Reliability: NHTSA complaints and recalls
- Equinox: 0.35 NHTSA owner complaints per 1,000 sold (2015–2022 sales years; 79th percentile among the SUVs we track).
- Rogue: 0.34 NHTSA owner complaints per 1,000 sold (2015–2022 sales years; 83th percentile among the SUVs we track).
- Recall campaigns touching the 2023–2025 model years: Equinox 4, Rogue 8.
Latest rated model years on our years-to-avoid pages: Equinox 2016 (solid), 2017 (solid) · Rogue 2016 (avoid).
Complaint rates are owner complaints filed with NHTSA divided by vehicles sold — a federal-data signal, not a survey score.
Specs side by side
| 2027 Equinox | 2027 Rogue | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP (base trim) | $28,600 | $29,690 |
| Top-trim MSRP | $33,000 | $43,490 |
| Horsepower | 175 hp | 201–248 hp |
| Max torque | 203 lb-ft | 332 lb-ft |
| EPA combined | 26–27 mpg | 29–32 mpg |
| Max towing | 1,500 lb | 1,500 lb |
| Seats (standard / max) | 5 / 5 | 5 / 7 |
| Cargo behind rear seats | — | 31.6 cu ft |
Automaker-published figures; EPA ratings from fueleconomy.gov. "—" = not published.
Resale: 5-year value retained
A 5-year-old (2021) Equinox lists for a median $16,286 — 47% of today's median new price of $34,640. A 5-year-old (2021) Rogue lists for a median $18,571 — 48.9% of today's median new price of $37,951.
Shop both
- See 40,232 new 2027 Chevrolet Equinox for sale →Median listed price $34,821 · updated Nov 7, 2026
- See 22,042 new 2027 Nissan Rogues for sale →Median listed price $33,838 · updated Nov 7, 2026
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FAQ
Is the Equinox better than the Rogue?
On our data, yes. Our pick: the Equinox — it leads our weighted scorecard 2.5–2.5 across 8 categories, winning on a lower starting price ($28,600 vs $29,690) and fewer recalls on the 2023–2025 model years (4 vs 8). Choose the Rogue if fuel economy comes first (32 mpg vs 27 mpg best EPA combined).
Which is more reliable, the Equinox or the Rogue?
They're even: 0.35 vs 0.34 NHTSA complaints per 1,000 sold — inside our 15% tie band. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns touching the 2023–2025 Equinox and 8 for the Rogue.
Which holds its value better, the Equinox or the Rogue?
About the same — 47% vs 48.9% retained after five years (within 2 points).
Which is cheaper, the Equinox or the Rogue?
The Equinox starts lower: $28,600 vs $29,690 starting MSRP (before destination).
Which has better gas mileage, the Equinox or the Rogue?
The Rogue: up to 32 mpg combined vs 27 mpg for the Equinox (best EPA rating across each lineup).
How we score
Each category compares one published number per model and counts only when both models have it. The winner earns the category weight; results inside the tie band earn nothing. Our pick has more weighted points; level points fall back to more category wins, then the reliability winner, then the price winner.
- Starting MSRP: lower wins; tie within 3%.
- NHTSA complaints per 1,000 sold: lower wins; tie within 15%.
- 5-year value retained: higher wins; tie within 2 points.
- Best EPA combined: higher wins; tie within 1 mpg (3 MPGe).
- Most horsepower available: higher wins; tie within 5%.
- Max towing: higher wins; tie within 5%.
- Cargo behind rear seats: higher wins; tie within 5%.
- Standard seats: higher wins; tie same count.
- Median discount verified buyers got: higher wins; tie within 0.5 points.
- Recalls, 2023–2025 model years: lower wins; tie within 1.
Towing weighs 2 for pickups and 1 otherwise; seating is only scored between SUVs and minivans, using standard (never optional) seats. Sources: automaker spec pages and order guides; EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov); NHTSA owner complaints and recall campaigns against published US sales; median used asking prices across active US dealer listings from licensed vehicle-data providers; verified buyer-submitted deal sheets for discounts.
Cite this page: CarWhere, "2027 Chevrolet Equinox vs Nissan Rogue: We Compared the Data," carwhere.com/compare-cars/chevrolet-equinox-vs-nissan-rogue, updated November 8, 2026.