2027 Honda CR-V vs Nissan Rogue: We Compared the Data
By the CarWhere Vehicle Data Team · Updated November 8, 2026 · how we score
Our pick: the Rogue — it leads our weighted scorecard 5–4.5 across 9 categories, winning on a lower starting price ($29,690 vs $31,520) and fewer NHTSA complaints per 1,000 sold (0.34 vs 0.50). Choose the CR-V if you'll sell in about five years (66.3% vs 48.9% of value retained).
Scorecard: CR-V 4.5 pts · Rogue 5 pts across 9 scored categories.
The scorecard
| Category (weight) | 2027 CR-V | 2027 Rogue | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP (2) | $31,520 | $29,690 | Rogue |
| NHTSA complaints per 1,000 sold (2) | 0.50 | 0.34 | Rogue |
| 5-year value retained (1.5) | 66.3% | 48.9% | CR-V |
| Best EPA combined (1.5) | 40 mpg | 32 mpg | CR-V |
| Most horsepower available (1) | 204 hp | 248 hp | Rogue |
| Max towing (1) | 1,500 lb | 1,500 lb | Tie |
| Cargo behind rear seats (1) | 39.3 cu ft | 31.6 cu ft | CR-V |
| Standard seats (1) | 5 | 5 | Tie |
| Median discount verified buyers got (1) | 5.7% off MSRP | — | No data |
| Recalls, 2023–2025 model years (0.5) | 4 | 8 | CR-V |
| Weighted points | 4.5 | 5 | Rogue |
Which one we'd buy, and for whom
- Commuter. Commuters: the CR-V — 40 mpg vs 32 mpg (best EPA combined).
- Family. Families: the CR-V — 39.3 cu ft vs 31.6 cu ft (cargo behind rear seats).
- Budget. Tight budgets: the Rogue — $29,690 vs $31,520 (starting MSRP). Used, the median asking price is $24,633 for the CR-V vs $20,445 for the Rogue.
- Resale. Resale-minded buyers: the CR-V — 66.3% vs 48.9% (5-year value retained).
- Towing. Towing: it's a wash — CR-V 1,500 lb vs Rogue 1,500 lb (max towing).
Price: sticker and what buyers paid
The CR-V starts at $31,520 and tops out at $42,950; the Rogue runs $29,690 to $43,490 (manufacturer MSRP, before destination). Verified CR-V buyers paid a median 5.7% off MSRP across 49 deals; the CarWhere Index target is 6.7% off. Used, the median asking price is $24,633 for the CR-V and $20,445 for the Rogue (all model years, US dealer listings).
Reliability: NHTSA complaints and recalls
- CR-V: 0.50 NHTSA owner complaints per 1,000 sold (2015–2022 sales years; 63th 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: CR-V 4, Rogue 8.
Latest rated model years on our years-to-avoid pages: CR-V 2016 (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 CR-V | 2027 Rogue | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP (base trim) | $31,520 | $29,690 |
| Top-trim MSRP | $42,950 | $43,490 |
| Horsepower | 190–204 hp | 201–248 hp |
| Max torque | 179 lb-ft | 332 lb-ft |
| EPA combined | 29–40 mpg (hybrid avail.) | 29–32 mpg |
| Max towing | 1,500 lb | 1,500 lb |
| Seats (standard / max) | 5 / 5 | 5 / 7 |
| Cargo behind rear seats | 39.3 cu ft | 31.6 cu ft |
Automaker-published figures; EPA ratings from fueleconomy.gov. "—" = not published.
Size
| CR-V | Rogue | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.8 in | 183 in |
| Width | 73.5 in | 72.4 in |
| Height | 66.2 in | 66.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | 8.2 in |
Resale: 5-year value retained
A 5-year-old (2021) CR-V lists for a median $24,626 — 66.3% of today's median new price of $37,127. 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 47,358 new 2027 Honda CR-Vs for sale →Median listed price $39,237 · 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 CR-V better than the Rogue?
On our data, no — the Rogue comes out ahead. Our pick: the Rogue — it leads our weighted scorecard 5–4.5 across 9 categories, winning on a lower starting price ($29,690 vs $31,520) and fewer NHTSA complaints per 1,000 sold (0.34 vs 0.50). Choose the CR-V if you'll sell in about five years (66.3% vs 48.9% of value retained).
Which is more reliable, the CR-V or the Rogue?
On federal data, the Rogue: owners filed 0.34 NHTSA complaints per 1,000 vehicles sold versus 0.50 for the CR-V (2015–2022 sales years). That's complaint volume, not a survey score. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns touching the 2023–2025 CR-V and 8 for the Rogue.
Which holds its value better, the CR-V or the Rogue?
The CR-V: a 5-year-old example lists for 66.3% of the new price, versus 48.9% for the Rogue, based on median used asking prices against today's median new price.
Which is cheaper, the CR-V or the Rogue?
The Rogue starts lower: $29,690 vs $31,520 starting MSRP (before destination).
Which has better gas mileage, the CR-V or the Rogue?
The CR-V: up to 40 mpg combined vs 32 mpg for the Rogue (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 Honda CR-V vs Nissan Rogue: We Compared the Data," carwhere.com/compare-cars/honda-cr-v-vs-nissan-rogue, updated November 8, 2026.