Nissan Rogue vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews

Nissan Rogue

$467
Average Annual
Repair Cost

Chevrolet Equinox

$537
Average Annual
Repair Cost

Overall Reliability Rating

4
Above Average
The Nissan Rogue Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 13th out of 26 for compact SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $467 which means it has excellent ownership costs. The frequency and severity of repairs are both fairly average when compared with all other vehicles.
3
1
2
Above Average
The Chevrolet Equinox Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 23rd out of 26 for compact SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $537 which means it has lower than average ownership costs. While repairs tend to be more severe than average, these issues occur less often, so major repairs are infrequent for the Equinox.
Cost
Average annual repairs total
$467
inexpensive
expensive
$537
inexpensive
expensive
Frequency
Average annual repair shop visits
0.33
not often
very often
0.31
not often
very often
Severity
Percentage of annual repairs that are urgent
12%
not urgent
urgent
18%
not urgent
urgent

Overall Car Ratings & Details

5
(0)
4 (4)
3 (3)
2 (2)
1
(0)
The Nissan Rogue ranks highest in value and ranks lowest in fuel economy.
“nice, quiet ride, pretty design, inside particularly!”
“nice, quiet ride, pretty design, inside particularly!”
5 (3)
4 (15)
3 (13)
2 (5)
1 (1)
“Paint chips found (3 yrs old) new rotors 65000 miles,front and back plastic cover for chevy logo fell off around 2.5 years, new struts needed 3 yrs old,drivers door locks (infrequently) when...”
“Paint chips found (3 yrs old) new rotors 65000 miles,front and back plastic cover for chevy logo...”

Vehicle Comparison Rundown

The Nissan Rogue and the Chevrolet Equinox are both compact two-row SUVs. They both seat five and come with front-wheel drive as standard and all-wheel drive as an option.

These compact SUVs are very similar when it comes to the power ratings of their standard engines. The Nissan Rogue has a standard engine with 170 horsepower, plus an optional hybrid version with total system power of 176 horsepower. The Chevrolet Equinox has a standard engine with 170 horsepower, a diesel engine option, and a V6 gas engine with 252 horsepower that offers you lots of extra power and performance.

The Rogue has the advantage in terms of cargo space. It provides you with 70 cubic feet with the second row folded. The Equinox has a total of 63.5 cubic feet behind the front seats.

In comparing the Nissan Rogue and the Chevrolet Equinox, these two compact SUVs come out pretty even on standard power. The Rogue has more room inside. The Equinox has much more optional power, plus a diesel option, which most compact SUVs don’t offer. Drive them both, compare their interior space, and see which one you prefer.