2020 head-to-head · Small SUV
2020 Nissan Rogue vs Subaru Forester
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · CVT · 29 MPG
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2020 Nissan Rogue (29 MPG) costs about $1,603 a year to fuel and the 2020 Subaru Forester (29 MPG) about $1,603.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Nissan Rogue
- Subaru Forester
Side by side
| Nissan Rogue | Subaru Forester | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,603 | Your annual fuel cost | $1,603 |
| 29 MPG | Combined efficiency | 29 MPG |
| 26 MPG | City | 26 MPG |
| 33 MPG | Highway | 33 MPG |
| 312 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 309 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 Forester across model years
- Nissan Rogue
- Subaru Forester
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 87 2020 small SUVs, the Nissan Rogue ranks 19th and the Subaru Forester 18th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2020 Nissan Rogue vs. the Subaru Forester per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, about $1,603 for the Nissan Rogue and $1,603 for the Subaru Forester.
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