2027 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 5–2.5 across 7 categories, winning on a lower starting price ($29,690 vs $31,205) and better 5-year value retention (48.9% vs 44.3%). Choose the Tiguan if you want the most power (268 hp vs 248 hp).
Scorecard: Tiguan 2.5 pts · Rogue 5 pts across 7 scored categories.
The scorecard
| Category (weight) | 2027 Tiguan | 2027 Rogue | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP (2) | $31,205 | $29,690 | Rogue |
| NHTSA complaints per 1,000 sold (2) | — | 0.34 | No data |
| 5-year value retained (1.5) | 44.3% | 48.9% | Rogue |
| Best EPA combined (1.5) | 29 mpg | 32 mpg | Rogue |
| Most horsepower available (1) | 268 hp | 248 hp | Tiguan |
| Max towing (1) | 1,800 lb | 1,500 lb | Tiguan |
| Cargo behind rear seats (1) | — | 31.6 cu ft | No data |
| Standard seats (1) | 5 | 5 | Tie |
| Median discount verified buyers got (1) | 7.1% off MSRP | — | No data |
| Recalls, 2023–2025 model years (0.5) | 5 | 8 | Tiguan |
| Weighted points | 2.5 | 5 | Rogue |
Which one we'd buy, and for whom
- Commuter. Commuters: the Rogue — 32 mpg vs 29 mpg (best EPA combined).
- Family. Families: it's a wash — Tiguan 5 vs Rogue 5 (standard seats).
- Budget. Tight budgets: the Rogue — $29,690 vs $31,205 (starting MSRP). Used, the median asking price is $23,211 for the Tiguan vs $20,445 for the Rogue.
- Resale. Resale-minded buyers: the Rogue — 48.9% vs 44.3% (5-year value retained).
- Towing. Towing: the Tiguan — 1,800 lb vs 1,500 lb (max towing).
Price: sticker and what buyers paid
The Tiguan starts at $31,205 and tops out at $43,085; the Rogue runs $29,690 to $43,490 (manufacturer MSRP, before destination). Verified Tiguan buyers paid a median 7.1% off MSRP across 52 deals; the CarWhere Index target is 9.3% off. Used, the median asking price is $23,211 for the Tiguan and $20,445 for the Rogue (all model years, US dealer listings).
Reliability: NHTSA complaints and recalls
- Tiguan: a complaint rate per 1,000 sold isn't available yet.
- 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: Tiguan 5, Rogue 8.
Latest rated model years on our years-to-avoid pages: 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 Tiguan | 2027 Rogue | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP (base trim) | $31,205 | $29,690 |
| Top-trim MSRP | $43,085 | $43,490 |
| Horsepower | 201–268 hp | 201–248 hp |
| Max torque | 258 lb-ft | 332 lb-ft |
| EPA combined | 25–29 mpg | 29–32 mpg |
| Max towing | 1,800 lb | 1,500 lb |
| Max payload | 1,003 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) Tiguan lists for a median $17,495 — 44.3% of today's median new price of $39,534. A 5-year-old (2021) Rogue lists for a median $18,571 — 48.9% of today's median new price of $37,951.
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FAQ
Is the Tiguan better than the Rogue?
On our data, no — the Rogue comes out ahead. Our pick: the Rogue — it leads our weighted scorecard 5–2.5 across 7 categories, winning on a lower starting price ($29,690 vs $31,205) and better 5-year value retention (48.9% vs 44.3%). Choose the Tiguan if you want the most power (268 hp vs 248 hp).
Which is more reliable, the Tiguan or the Rogue?
We only rank reliability by NHTSA complaints per 1,000 vehicles sold, and that rate isn't available for both models yet. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns touching the 2023–2025 Tiguan and 8 for the Rogue.
Which holds its value better, the Tiguan or the Rogue?
The Rogue: a 5-year-old example lists for 48.9% of the new price, versus 44.3% for the Tiguan, based on median used asking prices against today's median new price.
Which is cheaper, the Tiguan or the Rogue?
The Rogue starts lower: $29,690 vs $31,205 starting MSRP (before destination).
Which has better gas mileage, the Tiguan or the Rogue?
The Rogue: up to 32 mpg combined vs 29 mpg for the Tiguan (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 Volkswagen Tiguan vs Nissan Rogue: We Compared the Data," carwhere.com/compare-cars/volkswagen-tiguan-vs-nissan-rogue, updated November 8, 2026.