2025 Nissan Rogue vs. 2025 Chevy Equinox

Families continue to favor compact SUVs for a perfect mix of fuel economy, interior space, and everyday flexibility. Two of the top contenders are the 2025 Nissan Rogue and the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox, bringing distinct strengths to the table. But which one deserves your hard-earned cash? We’ve put these popular rivals in a head-to-head battle of performance, comfort, safety, technology, and value to help you find your ideal match in this competitive segment.

Performance Comparison

Let’s look at these two competitors in terms of power, efficiency, and drivability.

Engine Specs, Powertrain, and Fuel Economy

The 2025 Nissan Rogue packs a 1.5-liter VC-Turbo engine delivering 201 horsepower and 225 lb-ft of torque. This first-of-its-kind technology dynamically adjusts the compression ratio for optimal power and efficiency. The Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine that produces 175 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque.

The Equinox offers a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with front-wheel drive (FWD) and an eight-speed automatic transmission in its all-wheel-drive (AWD) trims. The Rogue employs CVT across all trims. The Equinox’s eight-speed automatic offers traditional shifting, while the Rogue’s CVT provides smooth, seamless operation.

Fuel economy is more favorable in the Rogue, with 30 mpg in the city and 37 mpg on the highway. The Equinox rates at 26/28 mpg city/highway. U.S. News & World Report ratings give the Equinox an 8.2/10 for fuel economy, which falls behind the Rogue’s perfect 10/10 rating.

Driving Experience

The Nissan Rogue offers five different drive modes on AWD models: Auto, Eco, Sport, Snow, and Off-Road. The Chevrolet Equinox offers four drive modes: Normal, Snow/Ice, Off-Road, and AWD. U.S. News rates the Equinox slightly higher in performance at 6.7/10, while the Rogue receives 6.5/10.

Interior Features and Comfort

Knowing how interior features and specs compare can help you decide which vehicle suits your family best.

Seating Capacity, Layout, and Materials

Both SUVs seat five people across two rows. Up front, the Rogue offers more legroom (41.5 inches) and headroom (41.1 inches) than the Equinox’s 40.9 inches of legroom and 40 inches of headroom. Back-seat passengers, however, enjoy a little more space in the Equinox with 39.9 inches of rear legroom, while the Rogue’s rear passengers get 38.5 inches.

The Nissan Rogue has a slight edge in overall passenger volume, with 105.4 cubic feet versus the Equinox’s 104.3 cubic feet of volume. The seating material in top trims of the Rogue is quilted semianiline leather, while higher trims in the Equinox have Evotex synthetic upholstery. Interior ratings by U.S. News are 8.1/10 for the Rogue against the Equinox’s 7.9/10.

Infotainment and Technology

The Nissan Rogue offers an 8-inch touch screen in entry-level models, upgrading to 12.3 inches in higher trims. This is slightly larger than the Chevrolet Equinox’s 11.3-inch display, although the Equinox offers this size across all trim levels. The Equinox also offers an 11-inch digital driver display as standard from the base trim onward, compared to the Rogue’s 7-inch Advanced Drive-Assist Display.

Both vehicles offer wireless Apple CarPlay integration and Android Auto compatibility on all trim levels, as well as wireless phone connectivity. If you’re a music lover, you’re sure to enjoy the Bose Premium Sound System offered in the Rogue’s higher trim levels.

Cargo Space

Thanks to its Divide-N-Hide Cargo System, the Nissan Rogue provides 74.1 cubic feet of cargo space, with six configurations for organized storage. The Equinox offers a maximum cargo space of 63.5 cubic feet.

Safety Features

Nissan and Chevrolet take safety seriously. Here are some features and safety stats to help you compare the Rogue and Equinox.

Standard and Available Safety Features

Nissan equips the Rogue with Safety Shield 360 as standard across trim levels. This system includes features such as automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot warning, lane departure warning, hill-start assist, high-beam assist, intelligent driver alertness, rear parking assist, and intelligent lane intervention. Higher trims add rear cross-traffic alert, traffic sign recognition, and intelligent cruise control. It also offers the optional ProPILOT Assist 2.1 for hands-free highway driving and guided lane centering, plus a 3D Around View Monitor.

Features of Chevrolet’s Safety Assist include adaptive cruise control, side bicyclist alert, rear cross-traffic braking, and lane-change alert. Available features include rear pedestrian alert, traffic sign recognition, and a rear-camera mirror.

Crash Test Ratings

The 2025 Nissan Rogue earned a five-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the highest possible score. No NHTSA score was available for the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox at the time of this comparison. U.S. News gave the Rogue a 9/10 safety score, while the Equinox received 8.3/10.

Both vehicles use advanced safety cages, strategically placed crumple zones, and multiple airbag systems to protect everyone onboard. If you put safety first — and who doesn’t — either choice provides excellent protection, and although available data gives the Rogue a slight edge, both manufacturers have strong track records worthy of your confidence.

Pricing and Value

Affordability is often a key factor when you’re shopping for a vehicle. Here’s what you need to know regarding the cost of purchase and ownership for both SUVs in our comparison.

Base Price and Trim Options

Nissan offers a wider price spread with more options. The full Rogue lineup spans from $28,590 to $38,590, while Equinox ranges from $29,995 to $36,395.

Nissan offers five Rogue trim levels: S, SV, Rock Creek, SL, and Platinum. Chevy keeps it simpler with three Equinox variants: the LT, RS, and ACTIV. More options in Nissan vehicles mean better customization, while Chevrolet’s streamlined lineup simplifies choice.

Warranty and Maintenance

Warranty coverage matches for both manufacturers: basic warranty is three years/36,000 miles, and powertrain warranty is five years/60,000 miles.

In yearly maintenance costs, the Rogue comes out on top. You can expect to spend about $537 annually to maintain the Equinox, compared to $467 for the Rogue. It’s a good idea to factor these long-term costs into your buying math, alongside the purchase price.

Incentives

Nissan currently offers 0% annual percentage rate financing for 60 months on the 2025 Rogue, potentially saving you thousands over the loan term. Your exact price will vary based on trim levels and package options, so make sure to get quotes on specifically equipped models.

Summer tends to bring hot deals as dealers make room for next year’s models, and both manufacturers typically roll out competitive programs during peak buying seasons. At AutoCenters Nissan, we might have local incentives or special financing that other dealers don’t. These deals change monthly based on inventory and sales targets, so check current offers when you’re ready to buy.

Experience the Superior Choice at AutoCenters Nissan

After putting these compact SUVs through their paces, the 2025 Nissan Rogue pulls ahead in several key areas that might hit home for you. A mix of performance, fuel economy, storage capacity, and technology creates a compelling total package for the Nissan Rogue.

When you’re ready to experience the Rogue for yourself, stop by AutoCenters Nissan in St. Louis, Missouri, or contact us today to schedule a test-drive. Experiencing everything this versatile SUV has to offer in person might seal the deal for the Nissan Rogue as your next family vehicle.