2026 head-to-head · Small SUV
2026 Nissan Rogue vs Volkswagen Taos
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 2026 Nissan Rogue (32 MPG) costs about $1,453 a year to fuel and the 2026 Volkswagen Taos (31 MPG) about $1,500.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Nissan Rogue
- Volkswagen Taos
Side by side
| Nissan Rogue | Volkswagen Taos | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,453 | Your annual fuel cost | $1,500 |
| 32 MPG | Combined efficiency | 31 MPG |
| 29 MPG | City | 28 MPG |
| 36 MPG | Highway | 36 MPG |
| — | Passenger volume | 100 cu ft |
| — | Cargo volume | 28 cu ft |
| 279 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 287 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 |
| 1.5L 3-cyl turbo | Engine / motor | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo |
| CVT | Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| FWD | Drivetrain | FWD |
✓ 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 Volkswagen Taos across model years
- Nissan Rogue
- Volkswagen Taos
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 114 2026 small SUVs, the Nissan Rogue ranks 43rd and the Volkswagen Taos 50th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2026 Nissan Rogue or the 2026 Volkswagen Taos?
Measured by cost to drive, the Nissan Rogue. The Nissan Rogue is rated 32 MPG combined and the Volkswagen Taos 31 MPG (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Nissan Rogue vs. the Volkswagen Taos per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, about $1,453 for the Nissan Rogue and $1,500 for the Volkswagen Taos.
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