Mazda CX-5 vs Nissan Rogue

Base trim: $27,760.

Pictured:  2023 Rogue Platinum AWD in Champagne Silver Metallic. MSRP starting from $38,840.

The Rogue is consistently among the top best-selling and top-rated small SUVs in its segment. As such, you know it's a solid choice in terms of getting from point A to point B comfortably. Its fuel efficient VC Turbo engine is also a highlight. While all-wheel-drive is available, the Rogue is better suited for the pavement than off-road adventures. It's also probably not the SUV for you if you're looking for sporty driving dynamics.

The Rogue's technology features are a little disappointing. The multimedia touchscreen and the digital driver's display are small on all but the top trim level.  

For 2023, the CX-5 is available in eight different packages. All 2023 CX-5 models will retain standard i-Activ all-wheel drive in the U.S.

The Rhodium White exterior premium paint color is new for 2023.

For 2023 the Rogue lineup adds a new  Midnight Edition package available on the Rogue SV.

The Rogue Platinum and SL Premium package add Amazon Alexa.

New for 2023, Rogue's engine has standard Idle Stop Start.

Nissan says a new generation Xtronic transmission delivers improved acceleration feel and reduced fuel consumption.

• Mazda's fun to drive, sporty ride and drive is geared towards driving enthusiasts
• Best-in-Class near-luxury interior
• Available 2.5 Turbo engine is more powerful than the Rogue's VC Turbo
  Standard all-wheel drive
  

• Well-designed and comfortable interior
• More cargo space than the CX-5
• Standard VC Turbo engine provides more power than the CX-5 base engine
• Delivers better fuel economy than the Mazda CX-5 

• Mazda's multimedia and digital driver display technology isn't best-in-class
• Doesn't offer as much cargo space as the Rogue
• Fuel economy isn't a good as the Rogue

• Not as great multimedia 
• Isn't focused on exciting driving dynamics
• VC Turbo isn't as powerful as the Mazda's 2.5 Turbo engine

31-33 mpg

28-30 mpg

34-37 mpg

• 10.25-inch multimedia touchscreen is standard with HD radio, Bluetooth, Pandora along with non-wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.   
  
• 7-inch LCD Display 
• Bose® 10-speaker audio sound system 
• Rear View Monitor
• Mazda Connected Services (complimentary for three years.  After trial period annual subscription fees apply.)

• NissanConnect featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 8-inch color display and either 4 (S) or 6 speakers (SV, SL)
• Standard Bluetooth, Amazon Alexa Built-In, SiriusXM (subscription required)
  
• Nissan Door to Door Navigation with 9-inch color display,  Apple CarPlay; SiriusXM® Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link (subscription sold separately)(Optional SL, Standard Platinum)
• Bose® 10-speaker audio (Optional SL, Standard Platinum)
• NissanConnect Services powered by SiriusXM (SV, SL, Platinum)
  
• Wireless charging (Platinum only)
• 12.3-inch full TFT meter display “Digital Dashboard (Platinum only)
• RearView Monitor or Intelligent Around View Monitor depending on trim

• Turbo models features standard wireless charging
• Four USB ports
• 12-volt power outlets

• WiFi hotspot on all but the base S trim
• 4 USB ports 0 2 front illuminated USB connection ports (1 Type-A, 1 Type-C)  and 2 rear charge-only USB connection ports (1 Type-A, 1 Type-C)
• 2 12-volt outlets  -  one front center stack (standard) and one Cargo (SL, Platinum)

• Blind Spot Monitoring
• Rear Cross Traffic
• Lane Keep Assist
• Lane Departure Warning
• Advanced Smart City Brake Support with Day and Night-time Pedestrian Detection
• Mazda Radar Stop and Go Cruise Control
  
• Range-topping Signature trim adds 360-degree camera, front and rear parking sensors, reverse brake support, Driver Attention Alert and Traffic Jam Assist. 

• Nissan Safety Shield® 360, a suite of technologies that includes Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Warning and Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, High Beam Assist and Rear Automatic Braking
  
•  Standard Intelligent Driver Alertness and Rear Door Alert
• ProPILOT Assist (SV and SL)
• ProPILOT Assist with Navi Link (Standard on Rogue Platinum; Available Rogue SL)

• Blind Spot Monitoring
• Rear Cross Traffic
• Lane Keep Assist
• Lane Departure Warning
• Advanced Smart City Brake Support with Day and Night-time Pedestrian Detection
• Mazda Radar Stop and Go Cruise Control
  
• Range-topping Signature trim adds 360-degree camera, front and rear parking sensors, reverse brake support, Driver Attention Alert and Traffic Jam Assist.

• Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors and occupant classification sensor
• Front seat mounted side-impact supplemental air bags
• Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags with rollover sensor for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection
• Rear seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags
• Front central seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag
• Outboard seat belts, 3-point (ALR/ELR for passenger, ELR for driver)
  3-point ALR/ELR
• 3-point ELR rear center seat belt
• Power window lockout button
• Child restraint upper tether anchors
• LATCH system
• Child safety rear door locks
• Passive safety: Zone body construction with front and rear crumple zones, Energy-absorbing steering column, Hood buckling creases and safety stops, Body side reinforcements, Shift interlock system,Vehicle Dynamic Control and Traction Control System

183"

72.4"

201-horsepower

225 lb.-ft

14.5

3,477-3,715 lbs.

1,500 pounds