2021 Nissan Rogue MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2021 Nissan Rogue is rated 28 to 33 mpg combined across 8 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 1.5L turbo 3-cyl · AWD · CVT.

EPA fuel economy

2021 Nissan Rogue · 8 EPA-tested versions

Best EPA rating

33MPG combined

30 city 36 highway

$1,900 a year to fuel

Fuel economy score7/10

1.5L turbo 3-cyl · AWD · CVT

Best version saves $1,500 in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)

Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.00 a gallon (regular gas).

Data: US EPA, fueleconomy.govUpdated Nov 12, 2026

At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $1,900 to $2,200 a year. Compared with 2020, the best gas version is up 4 mpg.

One of the best Rogue years by owner complaints

The 2021 drew 107 owner complaints in its first three years, against about 148 for a typical Rogue year since 2016. No open NHTSA investigation names it, and it has no recall telling owners not to drive or to park outside.

Years to avoid: 2018 and 2023; best years: 2016, 2021, and 2022. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.

Every Rogue year ranked The 2021 Rogue's recalls and problems

Every 2021 Rogue version

EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.

Version	Combined	City / Hwy	Fuel / year
1.5L turbo 3-cyl · AWD · CVT Best EPA listing: Rogue AWD	33 mpg	30 / 36	$1,900
1.5L turbo 3-cyl · FWD · CVT EPA listing: Rogue FWD	33 mpg	30 / 37	$1,900
1.5L turbo 3-cyl · AWD · CVT · SL Platinum EPA listing: Rogue AWD SL/Platinum	32 mpg	29 / 35	$1,950
1.5L turbo 3-cyl · FWD · CVT · SL Platinum EPA listing: Rogue FWD SL/Platinum	32 mpg	30 / 36	$1,950
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT EPA listing: Rogue FWD	30 mpg	27 / 34	$2,100
2.5L 4-cyl · AWD · CVT EPA listing: Rogue AWD	29 mpg	26 / 33	$2,150
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT · SV SL Platinum EPA listing: Rogue FWD SV/SL/Platinum	29 mpg	26 / 33	$2,150
2.5L 4-cyl · AWD · CVT · SV SL Platinum EPA listing: Rogue AWD SV/SL/Platinum	28 mpg	25 / 32	$2,200

Fuel cost at your prices

EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.00 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.

Version	Per year	Per month	5 years
1.5L turbo 3-cyl · AWD · CVT	$1,818	$152	$9,091
1.5L turbo 3-cyl · FWD · CVT	$1,818	$152	$9,091
1.5L turbo 3-cyl · AWD · CVT · SL Platinum	$1,875	$156	$9,375
1.5L turbo 3-cyl · FWD · CVT · SL Platinum	$1,875	$156	$9,375
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT	$2,000	$167	$10,000
2.5L 4-cyl · AWD · CVT	$2,069	$172	$10,345
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT · SV SL Platinum	$2,069	$172	$10,345
2.5L 4-cyl · AWD · CVT · SV SL Platinum	$2,143	$179	$10,714

At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.

Nissan Rogue MPG by model year

The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 24 to 33 mpg (every year from 2010 to 2026); highest in 2021. Hybrid: 34 mpg (2017 to 2019).

Best gas version
Best hybrid version

2021: gas 33 mpg · hybrid not offered

Show as a table

Nissan Rogue best combined mpg by model year
Model year	Best gas version	Best hybrid version
2010	24	–
2011	24	–
2012	25	–
2013	25	–
2014	28	–
2015	28	–
2016	28	–
2017	29	34
2018	29	34
2019	29	34
2020	29	–
2021	33	–
2022	33	–
2023	33	–
2024	33	–
2025	33	–
2026	32	–

Every Rogue year's ratings in one table

How the 2021 Rogue compares

2021 compact SUVs covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.

2021 model	Best combined	Best gas	Fuel / year
Ford Escape Best: hybrid	41 mpg	30 mpg	$1,500
Toyota RAV4 Best: hybrid	40 mpg	30 mpg	$1,550
Honda CR-V Best: hybrid	38 mpg	30 mpg	$1,650
Nissan Rogue This page Best: gas	33 mpg	33 mpg	$1,900
Subaru Outback Best: gas	29 mpg	29 mpg	$2,150
Subaru Forester Best: gas	29 mpg	29 mpg	$2,150
Chevrolet Equinox Best: gas	28 mpg	28 mpg	$2,200
Mazda CX-5 Best: gas	28 mpg	28 mpg	$2,200
GMC Terrain Best: gas	27 mpg	27 mpg	$2,300
Kia Sportage Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,400
Jeep Cherokee Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,400
Ford Bronco Sport Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,400
Hyundai Tucson Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,500
Jeep Compass Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,500
Volkswagen Tiguan Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,500

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2021 Rogue recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls and 298 owner complaints for the 2021 Rogue.

Owners most often describe the check engine light (23 complaints, 8%), then loss of power (17). NHTSA's overall crash rating: 4 stars.

See the 2021 Rogue recalls and problems

Questions

Does AWD lower the 2021 Nissan Rogue's gas mileage?

Sometimes. On versions that differ only in drive, the gap ranges from 0 to 1 mpg combined: the 1.5L turbo 3-cyl gets 33 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 33 with AWD.

Does the 2021 Nissan Rogue need premium gas?

No. EPA lists every 2021 Nissan Rogue version on regular gasoline.

How does the 2021 Rogue's MPG compare with the 2020?

For 2021, the best gas version is rated 33 mpg, up 4 from 29.

Sources and method

US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Nov 4, 2026.
EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.00, midgrade $4.61, premium $5.01, diesel $6.13 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Nov 12, 2026 and complaint file dated Nov 11, 2026.

Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.