Source snapshot 2026-10-05. Matching cohort: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · Regular Gasoline · All-Wheel Drive · . All configurations in this shared cohort are included; other configurations on the source pages are excluded. This is a comparison of this cohort, not the entire nameplates or retail trims.
| Vehicle | EPA combined consumption | Cost / mile | 12,000 mi / year | 5 years / 60,000 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Rogue | 29–31 US MPG | $0.11–$0.12 | $1,354.84–$1,448.28 | $6,774.19–$7,241.38 |
| Subaru Forester | 26–29 US MPG | $0.12–$0.13 | $1,448.28–$1,615.38 | $7,241.38–$8,076.92 |
How large is the energy-cost difference?
A minus B ranges from $-260.55 to $0.00 per year, or $-1,302.73 to $0.00 over five years. Positive means A costs more; negative means A costs less. If the range spans zero, the result depends on configuration. These bounds compare every included pairing, without declaring a winner from a best-case trim.
Method and limitations
Annual cost = miles ÷ combined US MPG × fuel price, or miles × kWh/100 mi ÷ 100 × electricity price. Regular/diesel $3.50/gal; premium $4.00/gal; electricity $0.17/kWh. Prices are illustrative, held fixed for five years, not current national averages. EPA wall-energy ratings include charging losses. EPA standardized ratings do not guarantee actual consumption. Costs exclude purchase price, financing, depreciation, insurance, maintenance, taxes and incentives.
Included source records
- 2026 Nissan Rogue AWD · Automatic (AV-S8) · EPA 49524 · EPA #49524
- 2026 Nissan Rogue AWD Rock Creek · Automatic (AV-S8) · EPA 49525 · EPA #49525
- 2026 Subaru Forester AWD · Automatic (AV-S8) · EPA 49530 · EPA #49530
- 2026 Subaru Forester Sport/Touring AWD · Automatic (AV-S8) · EPA 49532 · EPA #49532
- 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness AWD · Automatic (AV-S8) · EPA 49537 · EPA #49537
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