Comparing the 2026 Nissan Rogue vs 2026 Volkswagen Taos

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MSRP starting at:

36,528

AWD S
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2026 Volkswagen Taos

MSRP starting at:

32,370

Trendline FWD
 
Overview
Base MSRP 36,528 32,370
EPA Classification Small SUV 4WD Small SUV 2WD
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 8.3 8.3
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 6.8 6.5
Engine Type Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-3 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement 1.5 L/91 1.5 L/91
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 201 @ 5600 174 @ 5500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 225 @ 2800 184 @ 1750
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Technical Specs
Vehicle
EPA Classification Small SUV 4WD Small SUV 2WD
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 8.3 L/100 km 8.3 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 6.8 L/100 km 6.5 L/100 km
Powertrain
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 8.3 L/100 km 8.3 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 6.8 L/100 km 6.5 L/100 km
Engine Order Code
Engine Type Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-3 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement 1.5 L/91 1.5 L/91
Fuel System Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 201 @ 5600 174 @ 5500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 225 @ 2800 184 @ 1750
Trans Order Code SZ
Trans Type 1 8
Trans Description Cont. CVT w/OD Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.95 - 0.36 4.89
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.85
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.77
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.37
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.19
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Reverse Ratio (:1) 0.74 3.36
Clutch Size (in)
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 5.68 3.87
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft³) 105.4 99.5
Front Head Room (in) 41.1 40.7
Front Leg Room (in) 41.5 40.1
Front Shoulder Room (in) 57.1 56.5
Front Hip Room (in) 54.1 53.9
Second Head Room (in) 39.2 39.8
Second Leg Room (in) 38.5 37.9
Mechanical
ABS Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard
All Wheel Drive Standard N/A
3 Cylinder Engine Standard N/A
Turbocharged Standard Standard
Gasoline Fuel Standard Standard
Power Steering Standard Standard
Aluminum Wheels Standard Standard
A/T Standard Standard
CVT Transmission Standard N/A
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Standard Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard
Brake Actuated Limited Slip Differential Standard N/A
Front Wheel Drive N/A Standard
4 Cylinder Engine N/A Standard
8-Speed A/T N/A Standard
Exterior
Tires - Front All-Season Standard N/A
Tires - Rear All-Season Standard N/A
Temporary Spare Tire Standard Standard
Tires - Front Performance N/A Standard
Tires - Rear Performance N/A Standard
Interior
Climate Control Standard N/A
Multi-Zone A/C Standard Standard
A/C Standard Standard
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard
Rear Defrost Standard Standard
Floor Mats Standard Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Heated Mirrors Standard Standard
Power Mirror(s) Standard Standard
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard Standard
Cloth Seats (Option) Standard Standard
Cloth Seats Standard Standard
Bucket Seats Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Satellite Radio Standard N/A
MP3 Player Standard Standard
Heated Front Seat(s) Standard Standard
Privacy Glass Standard N/A
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Standard
Immobilizer Standard Standard
Driver Adjustable Lumbar Standard N/A
Trip Computer Standard Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Standard
Remote Engine Start Standard N/A
Back-Up Camera Standard Standard
Keyless Start Standard Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard
Rear Bench Seat Standard Standard
Heated Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Smart Device Integration Standard Standard
LED Headlights Standard Standard
Requires Subscription Standard N/A
Rain Sensing Wipers N/A Standard
Driver Vanity Mirror N/A Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror N/A Standard
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror N/A Standard
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror N/A Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control N/A Standard
Cruise Control Steering Assist N/A Standard
Safety
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Side Air Bag Standard Standard
Rear Side Air Bag Standard N/A
Front Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Child Safety Locks Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights Standard Standard
Traction Control Standard Standard
Automatic Headlights Standard Standard
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors Standard N/A
Stability Control Standard Standard
Brake Assist Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Standard Standard
Blind Spot Monitor Standard Standard
Lane Departure Warning Standard Standard
Knee Air Bag Standard N/A
Front Collision Mitigation Standard Standard
Automatic Highbeams Standard N/A
Rear Collision Mitigation Standard Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert N/A Standard
Lane Keeping Assist N/A Standard
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