Compare the2026 Nissan RogueVS 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander

In a Vehicle-to-Vehicle Frontal Crash Prevention 2.0 test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Nissan Rogue achieved a “Acceptable” rating - the second highest possible - for its performance in forward collision warning and automatic braking systems, demonstrating its excellent capabilities in preventing collisions. The Mitsubishi Outlander has not been tested.

Both the Rogue and the Outlander have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front and rear side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, front seat center airbag, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, front wheel drive, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors, available all wheel drive and around view monitors.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety does 40 MPH moderate front offset crash tests on new cars. In this updated test, results indicate that the Rogue is safer than the Outlander:

Side impacts caused 23% of all road fatalities in 2018, down from 29% in 2003, when the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety introduced its side barrier test. In order to continue improving vehicle safety, the IIHS has started using a more severe side impact test: 37 MPH (up from 31 MPH), with a 4180-pound barrier (up from 3300 pounds). The results of this newly developed test demonstrates that the Nissan Rogue is safer than the Outlander:

The Nissan Rogue achieved a “Top Safety Pick” rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for the 2025 model year. This recognition was based on its impressive performance in the small overlap frontal crash test, updated moderate overlap front crash test, updated side impact crash test, headlight evaluations, and pedestrian crash prevention testing. The Outlander is not a “Top Safety Pick” for 2025.

The Rogue’s corrosion warranty is unlimited miles longer than the Outlander’s (unlimited vs. 100,000 miles).

There are over 3 times as many Nissan dealers as there are Mitsubishi dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Rogue’s warranty.

To reliably power the ignition and other systems and to recharge the battery, the Rogue has a standard 150-amp alternator. The Outlander’s 120-amp alternator isn’t as powerful.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Rogue third among compact suvs in their 2025 Initial Quality Study. The Outlander isn’t in the top three.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Nissan vehicles are better in initial quality than Mitsubishi vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Nissan second in initial quality, above the industry average. With 53 more problems per 100 vehicles, Mitsubishi is ranked 25th, below the industry average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Nissan vehicles are more reliable than Mitsubishi With 41 fewer problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, J.D. Power ranks Nissan higher than Mitsubishi.

The Rogue’s 1.5 turbo 3-cylinder produces 27 more horsepower (201 vs. 174) and 19 lbs.-ft. more torque (225 vs. 206) than the Outlander’s 1.5 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid.

On the EPA test cycle the Rogue gets better mileage than the Outlander:

The Rogue has a standard space-saver spare tire so you can replace a flat tire and drive to have the flat repaired or replaced. A spare tire isn’t available on the Outlander; it requires you to depend on roadside assistance and your vehicle will have to be towed.

The Rogue has vehicle speed sensitive variable-assist power steering, for low-effort parking, better control at highway speeds and during hard cornering, and a better feel of the road. The Outlander doesn’t offer variable-assist power steering.

For better maneuverability, the Rogue’s turning circle is 1.3 feet tighter than the Outlander’s (35.4 feet vs. 36.7 feet).

The Nissan Rogue may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 250 to 300 pounds less than the Mitsubishi Outlander.

The Rogue has .5 inches more front headroom, .1 inches more front hip room, .1 inches more rear headroom and .1 inches more rear hip room than the Outlander.

The Rogue has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the Outlander with its rear seat up (36.5 vs. 10.9 cubic feet). The Rogue has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Outlander with its rear seat folded (74.1 vs. 64.3 cubic feet).

The power windows standard on both the Rogue and the Outlander have locks to prevent small children from operating them. When the lock on the Rogue is engaged the driver can still operate all of the windows, for instance to close one opened by a child. The Outlander prevents the driver from operating the other windows just as it does the other passengers.

On a hot day the Rogue’s driver can lower the driver’s window from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the Outlander can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The Rogue’s power window, power lock, power mirror and cruise control switches are lit from behind, making them plainly visible and easier to operate at night. The Outlander’s power window, power lock and power mirror switches are unlit, making them difficult to find at night and operate safely.

According to iSeeCars.com the 2025 Nissan Rogue retains 51.38% of its original value after 5 years, more than the 48.85% resale value of the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander after five years, which can save the Nissan’s owner up to $1263 in depreciation.

Consumer Reports® recommends both the Nissan Rogue and the Mitsubishi Outlander, based on reliability, safety and performance.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Rogue first among compact suvs in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The Outlander was rated third.

The Nissan Rogue outsold the Mitsubishi Outlander by over five to one during 2025.