Nissan Rogue

Generations: what each production block changed

Power per litre (hp ÷ displacement in litres): 1.5 CVT / 1.5 i CVT / 1.5 i CVT 4WD = 204 / 1.500 = 136.0 hp/l. Hybrid 2.0 CVT = 176 / 1.997 ≈ 88.1 hp/l. 3 generation 2.5 CVT = 181 / 2.488 ≈ 72.7 hp/l. 2 generation 2.5 CVT = 173 / 2.488 ≈ 69.5 hp/l. 1 generation and restyled 2 generation Gasoline 2.5 CVT = 170 / 2.488 ≈ 68.3 hp/l.

1 generation (2007-01-01 to 2010-07-31) and 1 generation, restyling (2010-02-01 to 2014-01-31) share the same 2488 cm³ Gasoline Inline 4, 170 hp / 125 kW at 5600 rpm, 245 Nm at 4400 rpm, Front, transverse, No boost, Variable, 60 l tank, 1680 kg kerb, 2090 kg gross, 180 mm clearance. Both list two 2.5 CVT versions: FWD and AWD. The restyling does not change horsepower, torque, mass, or 0–100. What it does change is injection: 1 generation uses Direct injection (direct); 1 generation, restyling uses Distributed injection (multi-point). Mixed consumption stays 8.7 l/100 km FWD and 8.5 l/100 km AWD. Buying a restyled first-generation 2.5 CVT instead of the original 2.5 CVT does not buy more power or less weight.

2 generation (2014-03-01 to 2016-12-31) keeps two 2.5 CVT versions (FWD and AWD) but the engine is 173 hp / 127 kW at 6000 rpm and 237 Nm at 4400 rpm — +3 hp and −8 Nm versus 1 generation. Compression is 10.5 (not measured on 1 generation). Kerb drops to 1493 kg FWD and 1563 kg AWD: −187 kg and −117 kg versus the 1680 kg first-generation 2.5 CVT. Clearance rises from 180 mm to 190 mm. The tank grows from 60 l to 66 l. 0–100, top speed, and all three consumption figures are not measured. Engine position is not measured. This block is the lightest Nissan Rogue in the data.

2 generation, restyling (2017-01-01 to 2020-05-31) is the first time the model is not a single-engine family: four versions — 2.0 CVT Hybrid FWD, 2.0 CVT Hybrid AWD, 2.5 CVT Gasoline FWD, 2.5 CVT Gasoline AWD. The Hybrid 2.0 CVT is 1997 cm³, 176 hp / 129 kW at 6000 rpm, 196 Nm at 3600 rpm, Direct injection (direct), compression 11.2, 54 l tank. The Gasoline 2.5 CVT is 170 hp / 125 kW at 6000 rpm, 238 Nm at 4400 rpm, Distributed injection (multi-point), compression 10. Versus pre-restyle 2 generation 2.5 CVT 173 hp / 237 Nm, the restyled Gasoline 2.5 CVT is −3 hp and +1 Nm. Clearance is 188 mm (−2 mm). Rear brakes become Disc ventilated (pre-restyle 2 generation rear brakes are Disc). Wheels appear in the data: 225/65 R17 and 225/60 R18.

3 generation (from 2020-06-01, stop not measured) lists three versions: 2.5 CVT FWD, 2.5 CVT AWD, and from 2021-11-01 1.5 CVT FWD. The 2.5 CVT is now 181 hp / 133 kW at 6000 rpm, 246 Nm at 3600 rpm, Direct injection (direct), compression 12 — +11 hp and +8 Nm versus restyled 2 generation 2.5 CVT 170 hp / 238 Nm. Kerb is 1530 kg FWD and 1586 kg AWD. Clearance jumps to 208 mm (+20 mm versus 188 mm). Wheels: 235/65 R17, 235/60 R18, 235/55 R19. The 1.5 CVT is 1500 cm³ Gasoline Inline 3, Turbo, 204 hp / 150 kW (rpm not measured), 305 Nm (rpm not measured), Direct injection (direct), compression 14, FWD only. City and highway consumption for 1.5 CVT are not measured; mixed is 7.1 l/100 km.

3 generation, restyling 1 (from 2023-12-01, stop not measured) drops the 2488 cm³ engine from this catalogue block. Two versions remain: 1.5 i CVT FWD and 1.5 i CVT 4WD AWD, both 204 hp / 150 kW, 305 Nm, 1500 cm³, Inline 3, Turbo, Direct injection (direct), Variable, 92 fuel. Power rpm, torque rpm, compression, bore × stroke, 0–100, top speed, city / highway / mixed consumption, tank, kerb, gross, clearance, and wheels are not measured. Choosing this restyling versus 3 generation 1.5 CVT is a drive-and-fuel choice (FWD-only 95 versus FWD/AWD 92), not a measured power or economy gain: 204 hp and 305 Nm are the same numbers.

Engine options and specs (comparison table)

Power per litre (hp ÷ displacement in litres): 1.5 CVT / 1.5 i CVT / 1.5 i CVT 4WD = 204 / 1.500 = 136.0 hp/l. Hybrid 2.0 CVT = 176 / 1.997 ≈ 88.1 hp/l. 3 generation 2.5 CVT = 181 / 2.488 ≈ 72.7 hp/l. 2 generation 2.5 CVT = 173 / 2.488 ≈ 69.5 hp/l. 1 generation and restyled 2 generation Gasoline 2.5 CVT = 170 / 2.488 ≈ 68.3 hp/l. The 1500 cm³ Turbo Inline 3 is almost twice as specific as the first-generation 2488 cm³ engine.

Torque per litre: 1.5 CVT 305 / 1.500 = 203.3 Nm/l. Hybrid 2.0 CVT 196 / 1.997 ≈ 98.1 Nm/l. 3 generation 2.5 CVT 246 / 2.488 ≈ 98.9 Nm/l. 1 generation 2.5 CVT 245 / 2.488 ≈ 98.5 Nm/l. The Hybrid 2.0 CVT has the lowest peak torque in the whole model (196 Nm) — 49 Nm below 1 generation 2.5 CVT (245 Nm) and 109 Nm below 1.5 CVT (305 Nm). Peak Hybrid torque arrives at 3600 rpm; first-generation 245 Nm arrives at 4400 rpm.

Horsepower, torque, and kg per hp

Kerb weight per horsepower (where kerb is measured):

• 3 generation 1.5 CVT FWD: 1530 / 204 ≈ 7.50 kg/hp (lowest, i.e. most power for the mass).
• 3 generation 2.5 CVT FWD: 1530 / 181 ≈ 8.45 kg/hp.
• 2 generation 2.5 CVT FWD: 1493 / 173 ≈ 8.63 kg/hp.
• 3 generation 2.5 CVT AWD: 1586 / 181 ≈ 8.76 kg/hp.
• 2 generation 2.5 CVT AWD: 1563 / 173 ≈ 9.03 kg/hp.
• 2 generation, restyling 2.5 CVT FWD: 1554 / 170 ≈ 9.14 kg/hp.
• 2 generation, restyling 2.0 CVT Hybrid FWD: 1663 / 176 ≈ 9.45 kg/hp.
• 2 generation, restyling 2.5 CVT AWD: 1613 / 170 ≈ 9.49 kg/hp.
• 2 generation, restyling 2.0 CVT Hybrid AWD: 1700 / 176 ≈ 9.66 kg/hp.
• 1 generation and 1 generation, restyling 2.5 CVT (both drives, both 1680 kg / 170 hp): 9.88 kg/hp (highest).

The first-generation 2.5 CVT carries 187 kg more than 2 generation 2.5 CVT FWD at 3 hp less. The 3 generation 1.5 CVT matches that 2 generation FWD’s 1530 kg wait: 3 generation FWD 2.5 CVT and 1.5 CVT both list 1530 kg, so the Turbo 3-cylinder buys +23 hp (204 − 181) at the same kerb as the 181 hp 2.5 CVT FWD, and +34 hp versus restyled 2 generation 2.5 CVT FWD at 1554 kg (−24 kg).

3 generation, restyling 1 1.5 i CVT and 1.5 i CVT 4WD: kg/hp not measured (kerb not measured).

Nissan Rogue gas mileage and performance

Measured 0–100 km/h is 9 s and measured top speed is 200 km/h on every 1 generation and 1 generation, restyling 2.5 CVT (FWD and AWD). For 2 generation, 2 generation restyling, 3 generation, and 3 generation restyling 1, both figures are not measured. FWD versus AWD does not change the 9 s / 200 km/h pair on the first generation.

Mixed consumption, where measured:

• Lowest: 6.9 l/100 km — 2 generation, restyling 2.0 CVT Hybrid FWD (city 7.1, highway 6.7).
• Hybrid AWD 2.0 CVT: 7.1 mixed (city 7.6, highway 6.9) — +0.2 mixed versus Hybrid FWD, +37 kg kerb (1700 − 1663).
• 3 generation 1.5 CVT: 7.1 mixed; city and highway not measured.
• 2 generation, restyling 2.5 CVT FWD and 3 generation 2.5 CVT FWD: both 8.1 mixed (city 9, highway 7.1 and 6.9 respectively).
• 2 generation, restyling 2.5 CVT AWD and 3 generation 2.5 CVT AWD: both 8.4 mixed (city 9.4, highway 7.4).
• 1 generation / restyling 2.5 CVT AWD: 8.5 mixed (city 10, highway 6).
• 1 generation / restyling 2.5 CVT FWD: 8.7 mixed (city 10, highway 6).

On first generation the AWD 2.5 CVT is 0.2 l/100 km lower mixed than FWD at identical 1680 kg — the only block where AWD is not the thirstier row. From 2017 onward AWD costs +0.2 to +0.3 l/100 km mixed versus the matching FWD.

2 generation (2014–2016) 2.5 CVT: city, highway, and mixed are all not measured, so you cannot pick that block on economy numbers.

3 generation, restyling 1 1.5 i CVT and 1.5 i CVT 4WD: mixed, city, and highway all not measured. Do not treat the restyling as a proven mpg step; the measured 7.1 mixed sits on 3 generation 1.5 CVT only.

CO2 and eco class: not measured on every version.

Dimensions, weight, tank, clearance, wheels

AWD mass penalty (kerb):

• 2 generation 2.5 CVT: +70 kg (1563 − 1493).
• 2 generation, restyling 2.5 CVT: +59 kg (1613 − 1554).
• 3 generation 2.5 CVT: +56 kg (1586 − 1530).
• 2 generation, restyling 2.0 CVT Hybrid: +37 kg (1700 − 1663).
• 1 generation 2.5 CVT: 0 kg listed (both 1680).

Gross where measured: 1 generation 2090 kg both drives. Restyled 2 generation Hybrid FWD 2143 / AWD 2186; Gasoline 2.5 CVT FWD 2038 / AWD 2123. 3 generation 2.5 CVT FWD and 1.5 CVT 2036; 2.5 CVT AWD 2097. Payload (gross − kerb): 1 generation 2090 − 1680 = 410 kg; 3 generation 2.5 CVT FWD 2036 − 1530 = 506 kg; Hybrid AWD 2186 − 1700 = 486 kg; restyled 2.5 CVT FWD 2038 − 1554 = 484 kg.

Ground clearance: 180 mm (1 generation and restyling) → 190 mm (2 generation, +10) → 188 mm (2 generation restyling, −2) → 208 mm (3 generation, +20 versus 188). 3 generation restyling 1 clearance not measured.

Tank: 60 l (1 generation) → 66 l (2 generation, +6, largest) → 54 l from 2 generation restyling through 3 generation (−12 versus 66). Restyling 1 tank not measured. Combined with mixed 8.7 versus 6.9, the 66 l tank is on a generation whose consumption is not measured; the 54 l tank is on the generations that actually post 6.9–8.4 mixed.

Wheels: not measured until 2 generation restyling (225/65 R17, 225/60 R18). 3 generation steps up to 235/65 R17, 235/60 R18, 235/55 R19. Restyling 1 wheels not measured.

Brakes: 1 generation and 2 generation — Ventilated disc front, Disc rear. From 2 generation restyling — Ventilated disc front, Disc ventilated rear. Suspension is Independent, spring front and rear on every version.

Which Nissan Rogue version to choose

Take 3 generation 1.5 CVT (from 2021-11-01) if the goal is peak power and lowest kg/hp. It is the only pre-2023-12 version with 204 hp, 305 Nm, Turbo, and 7.1 mixed at 1530 kg. Versus 3 generation 2.5 CVT FWD you get +23 hp, +59 Nm, −1.0 l/100 km mixed, same 1530 kg / 2036 kg / 208 mm / 54 l. Versus restyled 2 generation Hybrid 2.0 CVT FWD you get +28 hp and +109 Nm, +0.2 mixed (7.1 vs 6.9), and −133 kg (1530 vs 1663). Drive is FWD only; if you need AWD at 204 hp you wait for 1.5 i CVT 4WD.

Take 2 generation, restyling 2.0 CVT Hybrid FWD if the goal is the lowest measured fuel use. 6.9 mixed / 7.1 city / 6.7 highway is the catalogue floor. Cost versus Gasoline 2.5 CVT FWD of the same restyling: +6 hp (176 vs 170), −42 Nm (196 vs 238), +109 kg (1663 vs 1554), −1.2 mixed (6.9 vs 8.1), same 54 l and 188 mm. Hybrid AWD adds 0.2 mixed and 37 kg; only choose it if AWD is required.

Take 3 generation 2.5 CVT FWD if you want the strongest 2488 cm³ Gasoline without Turbo. 181 hp / 246 Nm, compression 12, Direct injection (direct), 8.1 mixed, 1530 kg, 208 mm. Versus 2 generation 2.5 CVT FWD (173 hp, 1493 kg, 190 mm): +8 hp, +9 Nm, +37 kg, +18 mm clearance; 2 generation consumption not measured, so you cannot claim an mpg win. Versus restyled 2 generation 2.5 CVT FWD: +11 hp, +8 Nm, −24 kg, +20 mm, identical 8.1 mixed.

Take 2 generation 2.5 CVT FWD (2014-03-01 to 2016-12-31) if kerb and tank matter more than measured mpg. 1493 kg is the lightest Rogue; 66 l is the largest tank; 190 mm clearance; 173 hp. AWD of the same block is +70 kg at the same 173 hp / 237 Nm. Economy, 0–100, and top speed are not measured — do not buy this block for a consumption claim.

Take 1 generation or 1 generation, restyling 2.5 CVT only if you need the only measured 9 s / 200 km/h pair. You pay 1680 kg (heaviest kg/hp at 9.88), 180 mm (lowest clearance), 8.5–8.7 mixed, 60 l tank. Restyling does not add hp or cut mass; it changes injection from Direct injection (direct) to Distributed injection (multi-point). AWD and FWD share kerb here.

Take 3 generation, restyling 1 1.5 i CVT or 1.5 i CVT 4WD if you need the 204 hp Turbo after 2023-12-01, 92 fuel, and (for 1.5 i CVT 4WD) AWD that 3 generation 1.5 CVT never offered. Power and torque match 1.5 CVT (204 hp, 305 Nm). Kerb, clearance, tank, wheels, 0–100, top speed, and mpg are not measured — the restyling is not a documented improvement on those axes.

FWD vs AWD, same engine: after 2014 the AWD 2.5 CVT is +56 to +70 kg and, where measured from 2017, +0.3 mixed. Hybrid AWD is the smaller weight hit (+37 kg, +0.2 mixed). First generation lists no kerb difference.

Nissan Rogue Sport, Platinum trim, 2025/2026/2027 model-year splits, engine recalls, and reliability rates are not in this dataset. Engine options that are in the data are only the 2.5 CVT, 2.0 CVT, 1.5 CVT, 1.5 i CVT, and 1.5 i CVT 4WD rows above.

Short buy map: lightest = 2 generation 2.5 CVT FWD at 1493 kg. Most hp and best kg/hp among measured kerbs = 3 generation 1.5 CVT at 204 hp / 7.50 kg/hp. Least mixed fuel = Hybrid 2.0 CVT FWD at 6.9. Highest clearance = 3 generation at 208 mm. Only timed sprint = 1 generation 2.5 CVT at 9 s / 200 km/h. AWD at 204 hp = 1.5 i CVT 4WD only, with mass and mpg not measured.