2018 head-to-head · Small SUV
2018 Nissan Rogue vs Subaru Outback
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2018 Nissan Rogue (29 MPG) costs about $1,603 a year to fuel and the 2018 Subaru Outback (28 MPG) about $1,661.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Nissan Rogue
- Subaru Outback
Side by side
| Nissan Rogue | Subaru Outback | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,603 | Your annual fuel cost | $1,661 |
| 29 MPG | Combined efficiency | 28 MPG |
| 26 MPG | City | 25 MPG |
| 33 MPG | Highway | 32 MPG |
| 310 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 320 g/mi |
| 6/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 6/10 |
| Gas | Powertrain | Gas |
| Regular gasoline | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Engine / motor | 2.5L 4-cyl |
| CVT | Transmission | CVT |
| FWD | Drivetrain | AWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Nissan Rogue vs Subaru Outback across model years
- Nissan Rogue
- Subaru Outback
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Among 68 2018 small SUVs, the Nissan Rogue ranks 9th and the Subaru Outback 16th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2018 Nissan Rogue or the 2018 Subaru Outback?
Measured by cost to drive, the Nissan Rogue. The Nissan Rogue is rated 29 MPG combined and the Subaru Outback 28 MPG (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2018 Nissan Rogue vs. the Subaru Outback per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, about $1,603 for the Nissan Rogue and $1,661 for the Subaru Outback.
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