Verdict
The Subaru Forester clearly out-scores the Nissan Rogue overall, 76 to 72. They split the individual categories evenly where both have enough coverage to call. The biggest gap is in Reliability, where the Subaru Forester leads by 27 points.
What the reviewers said
Where the Nissan Rogue pulls ahead
- Performance (76 vs 60) — TheStraightPipes says that the 2026 Nissan Rogue PHEV produces 248 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque from its 2.4-liter four-cylinder plug-in hybrid engine. Watch at 0:30 ↗
- Cabin Tech (82 vs 71) — Redline Reviews says that the 2026 Nissan Rogue comes with a nine-speaker Bose stereo. Watch at 6:27 ↗
Where the Subaru Forester pulls ahead
- Reliability (89 vs 62) — Redline Reviews says that the key fob feels really good in your hands and is a good size with high quality feel. Watch at 10:30 ↗
- Value (81 vs 59) — Auto Buyers Guide says that the Forester Wilderness starts at $39,835 and is competitively priced compared to vehicles like the Jeep Cherokee. Watch the review ↗
Common complaints
- Nissan Rogue, Value — Auto Buyers Guide says that the Rogue plug-in hybrid will be more expensive than a regular Rogue. Watch at 13:53 ↗
- Subaru Forester, Performance — Doug DeMuro says that the Forester Hybrid makes 194 horsepower but is still not fast, with 0 to 60 in the low 8-second range. Watch at 2:10 ↗
Reviewers
Nissan Rogue
Auto Buyers Guide, Redline Reviews, SavageGeese, TheStraightPipes
Subaru Forester
Auto Buyers Guide, Doug DeMuro, Redline Reviews, SavageGeese