Nissan Rogue vs. Mazda CX-5

Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews

Nissan Rogue

$467
Average Annual
Repair Cost

Mazda CX-5

$447
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.
4
1
2
Excellent
The Mazda CX-5 Reliability Rating is 4.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 1st out of 26 for midsize SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $447 which means it has excellent ownership costs. The severity of repairs is low, and these issues are less frequent than average, so the CX-5 is one of the more reliable vehicles on the road.
Cost
Average annual repairs total
$467
inexpensive
expensive
$447
inexpensive
expensive
Frequency
Average annual repair shop visits
0.33
not often
very often
0.28
not often
very often
Severity
Percentage of annual repairs that are urgent
12%
not urgent
urgent
8%
not urgent
urgent

Overall Car Ratings & Details

5
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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
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4
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3
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2 (1)
1 (1)
“I am very disappointed in all the serious reports from previous owners of the Mazda CX-5 on the NHTSA website. These reports are not getting threw to the customers. All the while Mazda purchased...”
“I am very disappointed in all the serious reports from previous owners of the Mazda CX-5 on the...”

Vehicle Comparison Rundown

The Nissan Rogue and the Mazda CX-5 are both compact, two-row SUVs. Both of them come with front-wheel drive or optional all-wheel drive. They’re about the same size outside, but there are differences when you look deeper.

Both the Rogue and the CX-5 have four-cylinder engines standard, but their power outputs differ. The Rogue’s engine has 170 horsepower, while the CX-5’s engine gives you exactly 10% more with its 187 horsepower.

In terms of cargo space, the Rogue comes out ahead. Its boxier body design gives you a total of 70 cubic feet of space with the rear seats folded, while the CX-5’s sportier styling and sloping rear hatch results in 59.6 cubic feet behind the front row. If you plan to haul lots of stuff on a regular basis, this difference could be important.

If you’re still looking for a tie-breaker, consider the behind-the-wheel experience you get from the Mazda CX-5. It’s been designed for those who love to drive, with a combination of engine response, steering, ride and handling that makes driving it a pleasure. Drive both the Nissan Rogue and the Mazda CX-5 and see if you agree.