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Honda CR-V vs Nissan Rogue: fuel economy and fuel cost

In model year 2026 the Honda CR-V is the cheaper of the two to fuel: about $1,620 a year for its lowest-cost configuration (CR-V, 40 MPG combined), against $2,050 for the Nissan Rogue (Rogue, 32 MPG combined). That is $430 a year, or $2,150 over five years.

Both are classed as Small SUVs by the EPA. Costs assume 15,000 miles a year and the same fuel and electricity prices for both vehicles, using the EPA combined rating (55% city, 45% highway). Each figure is rounded to $10 and every difference is calculated from the rounded values.

The EPA is still publishing model year 2027 ratings, so this page compares model year 2026, the latest complete year.

Illustration: Small SUVs
  • Hybrid
  • Small SUVs

Honda CR-V

Lowest fuel cost configuration

CR-V

40 MPG
Combined
43 MPG
City
36 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost
$1,620

$10.80 per 100 miles

15,000 mi/yr, same fuel prices

6 configurations in MY2026

Illustration: Small SUVs
  • Gas
  • Small SUVs

Nissan Rogue

Lowest fuel cost configuration

Rogue

32 MPG
Combined
29 MPG
City
36 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost
$2,050

$13.67 per 100 miles

15,000 mi/yr, same fuel prices

3 configurations in MY2026

What the fuel costs

Annual fuel cost of the lowest-cost configuration

  • Honda CR-V$1,620 a year · $10.80 per 100 mi
  • Nissan Rogue$2,050 a year · $13.67 per 100 mi

Difference per year

$430

Honda CR-V costs less to fuel

Over 5 years

$2,150

$430 a year × 5, 15,000 mi/yr, same fuel prices

Head to head, MY2026

Honda CR-V and Nissan Rogue compared on their lowest fuel cost configuration
Measure Honda CR-V Nissan Rogue
Lowest-cost configuration CR-VRogue
Powertrain HybridGas
Combined rating 40 MPG (better)32 MPG
City rating 43 MPG (better)29 MPG
Highway rating 36 MPG36 MPG
Annual fuel cost $1,620/yr (better)$2,050/yr
Cost per 100 miles $10.80 (better)$13.67
Annual cost range, all configurations $1,620–$2,250$2,050–$2,250
Configurations in MY2026 63
EPA class Small SUVsSmall SUVs

Best configuration by powertrain

Lowest-cost configuration of each powertrain, Honda CR-V and Nissan Rogue
Powertrain Honda CR-V Nissan Rogue
Gas 30 MPG · $2,150/yr CR-V 32 MPG · $2,050/yr Rogue
Hybrid 40 MPG · $1,620/yr CR-V Not offered in MY2026
Hydrogen 39 MPGe · no cost estimate CR-V e-FCEV Not offered in MY2026

Each cell shows the combined rating and the annual fuel cost of the lowest-cost configuration with that powertrain.

Where each one comes out ahead

Generated from the numbers above, comparing the lowest fuel cost configurations. No subjective judgements.

Honda CR-V

  • Lower annual fuel cost: $1,620 vs $2,050
  • Higher combined rating: 40 MPG vs 32 MPG
  • Higher city rating: 43 MPG vs 29 MPG
  • Offers hybrid configurations in MY2026; the Nissan Rogue does not
  • Offers hydrogen configurations in MY2026; the Nissan Rogue does not

Nissan Rogue

  • Lower annual cost for the best gas configuration: $2,050 vs $2,150

Level on: highway rating (36 MPG)

Year by year

Combined rating and annual fuel cost by model year, Honda CR-V and Nissan Rogue
Model year Honda CR-V Nissan Rogue
CombinedPer yearCombinedPer year
2026 29–40 MPG $1,620–$2,250 29–32 MPG $2,050–$2,250
2025 28–40 MPG $1,620–$2,310 29–33 MPG $1,980–$2,220
2024 29–40 MPG $1,620–$2,260 31–33 MPG $1,980–$2,110
2023 29–40 MPG $1,620–$2,260 31–33 MPG $1,960–$2,110
2022 29–38 MPG $1,710–$2,250 31–33 MPG $1,960–$2,110
2021 29–38 MPG $1,710–$2,250 28–33 MPG $1,960–$2,330
2020 29–38 MPG $1,710–$2,250 27–29 MPG $2,290–$2,380
2019 27–30 MPG $2,150–$2,420 27–34 MPG $1,900–$2,380
2018 27–30 MPG $2,150–$2,420 27–34 MPG $1,900–$2,420
2017 27–30 MPG $2,150–$2,420 27–34 MPG $1,900–$2,420
2016 27–29 MPG $2,280–$2,410 27–28 MPG $2,310–$2,390
2015 28–29 MPG $2,250–$2,320 24–28 MPG $2,320–$2,770
2014 25–26 MPG $2,550–$2,630 24–28 MPG $2,330–$2,730
2013 25–26 MPG $2,550–$2,630 24–25 MPG $2,630–$2,760
2012 25–26 MPG $2,550–$2,630 23–25 MPG $2,630–$2,790
2011 23–24 MPG $2,770–$2,840 24 MPG $2,670–$2,760
2010 23–24 MPG $2,720–$2,840 23–24 MPG $2,720–$2,840
2009 22–23 MPG $2,840–$2,970 23–24 MPG $2,720–$2,840
2008 22–23 MPG $2,840–$2,970 23–24 MPG $2,720–$2,840

Earlier model years are costed with today's fuel prices, so the table shows how each model's efficiency changed, not what fuel cost at the time. Ranges cover every configuration of that model year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper to fuel, the Honda CR-V or the Nissan Rogue?

The Honda CR-V is cheaper: about $1,620 a year against $2,050 for the Nissan Rogue, a difference of $430 a year. That compares the lowest-cost configuration of each in model year 2026 at 15,000 miles a year with the same fuel prices.

How much would the Honda CR-V save over five years?

About $2,150 ($430 a year for five years), assuming 15,000 miles a year and the same fuel prices. Your total depends on how much you drive and on local prices; see fuel cost by state.

Which has the better fuel economy rating, the Honda CR-V or the Nissan Rogue?

The Honda CR-V is rated 40 MPG combined against 32 MPG for the Nissan Rogue. City: 43 MPG vs 29 MPG. Highway: 36 MPG vs 36 MPG. These are the EPA ratings of each model's lowest-cost configuration.

How is the annual fuel cost calculated?

Distance of 15,000 miles a year at the EPA combined rating (55% city, 45% highway). Gasoline is priced at $4.36/gal (EIA U.S. average for regular, Sep 2026) and electricity at 18.3¢/kWh (EIA U.S. residential average, Jul 2026); premium and diesel configurations use their own EIA prices. Each result is rounded to $10, and differences are calculated from the rounded figures.

Are the Honda CR-V and the Nissan Rogue in the same class?

Yes. The EPA classes both as Small SUVs.

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EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. avg, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal); residential electricity, U.S. avg, Jul 2026 (18.3¢/kWh) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city, same prices for both vehicles