Compare the2027 Kia TellurideVS 2026 Nissan Rogue Plug-In Hybrid

Both the Telluride and Rogue Plug-In Hybrid have child safety locks to prevent children from opening the rear doors. The Telluride has power child safety locks, allowing the driver to activate and deactivate them from the driver's seat and to know when they're engaged. The Rogue Plug-In Hybrid’s child locks have to be individually engaged at each rear door with a manual switch. The driver can’t know the status of the locks without opening the doors and checking them.

The Kia Telluride’s rear backup camera has a standard washer for maintaining a clear view under various conditions. In contrast, the Nissan Rogue Plug-In Hybrid does not offer a rear camera washer, meaning its effectiveness relies on manual cleaning by the user when necessary.

Both the Telluride and Rogue Plug-In Hybrid have rear cross-traffic warning, but the Telluride has Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (automatically applies the brakes) to better prevent a collision when backing near traffic. The Rogue Plug-In Hybrid’s Rear Cross Traffic Alert doesn’t automatically brake.

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

The Telluride comes with a full 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The Rogue Plug-In Hybrid’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 2 years or 24,000 miles sooner.

Kia’s powertrain warranty covers the Telluride 5 years and 40,000 miles longer than Nissan covers the Rogue Plug-In Hybrid. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles. Coverage on the Rogue Plug-In Hybrid ends after only 5 years or 60,000 miles.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Kia vehicles are more reliable than Nissan vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Kia above average in long-term dependability. With 6 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Nissan is rated below average.

The Telluride’s standard 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder produces 26 more horsepower (274 vs. 248) than the Rogue Plug-In Hybrid’s 2.4 DOHC 4-cylinder hybrid. The Telluride’s optional 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid produces 81 more horsepower (329 vs. 248) and 7 lbs.-ft. more torque (339 vs. 332) than the Rogue Plug-In Hybrid’s 2.4 DOHC 4-cylinder hybrid.

The Telluride Hybrid’s standard fuel tank has 3.4 gallons more fuel capacity than the Rogue Plug-In Hybrid (18.2 vs. 14.8 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups. The Telluride’s standard fuel tank has 4.2 gallons more fuel capacity than the Rogue Plug-In Hybrid (19 vs. 14.8 gallons).

For better traction, the Telluride X-Line’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Rogue Plug-In Hybrid (265/45R21 vs. 255/45R20).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Telluride X-Line has standard 21-inch wheels. The Rogue Plug-In Hybrid’s largest wheels are only 20-inches.

The Telluride 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 Rogue Plug-In Hybrid; it requires you to depend on roadside assistance and your vehicle will have to be towed.

The Telluride offers an optional automatic rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The Rogue Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

The Telluride 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 Rogue Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer variable-assist power steering.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Telluride’s wheelbase is 10.4 inches longer than on the Rogue Plug-In Hybrid (116.9 inches vs. 106.5 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Telluride is 4.8 inches wider in the front and 5 inches wider in the rear than the track on the Rogue Plug-In Hybrid.

For greater off-road capability the Telluride X-Pro has a 1.2 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Rogue Plug-In Hybrid (9.1 vs. 7.9 inches), allowing the Telluride to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The Kia Telluride may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs up to about 300 pounds less than the Nissan Rogue Plug-In Hybrid.

For excellent aerodynamics, the Telluride has standard flush composite headlights. The Rogue Plug-In Hybrid has recessed headlights that spoil its aerodynamic shape and create extra drag.

The Telluride offers optional seating for 8 passengers; the Rogue Plug-In Hybrid can only carry 7.

The Telluride has 3.7 inches more front shoulder room, 1.3 inches more rear headroom, 4.9 inches more rear legroom, 5.3 inches more rear shoulder room, 4.3 inches more third row headroom, 13 inches more third row legroom and 4.1 inches more third row shoulder room than the Rogue Plug-In Hybrid.

The Telluride’s cargo area provides more volume than the Rogue Plug-In Hybrid.

Both the Telluride and the Rogue Plug-In Hybrid have standard second row automatic folding seats. The Telluride’s third row seats also fold down via a control in the cargo area. The Rogue Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer automatic folding third row seats.

A standard locking glovebox keeps your small valuables safer in the Telluride. The Rogue Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

The Telluride’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Rogue Plug-In Hybrid’s (5000 vs. 1500 pounds).

The Telluride uses gas struts to support the hood for easier service access. The Rogue Plug-In Hybrid uses a prop rod to support its heavy hood. It takes two hands to open the hood and set the prop rod, the prop rod gets in the way during maintenance and service, and the prop rod could be knocked out, causing the heavy hood to fall on the person maintaining or servicing the car.

The Telluride has a standard remote vehicle starting system, so the vehicle can be started from inside the driver's house. This allows the driver to comfortably warm up the engine before going out to the vehicle. The climate system will also automatically heat or cool the interior. The Rogue Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer a remote starting system.

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

On a hot day the Telluride’s driver can lower all the windows from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the Rogue Plug-In Hybrid can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The Telluride EX/SX/Prestige has standard front air conditioned seats and the Telluride Prestige also has them in the second row. This keeps the passengers comfortable and takes the sting out of hot seats in summer. The Rogue Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats.

The Kia Telluride stands out above the Nissan Rogue Plug-In Hybrid by offering not one, but two Qi-compatible phone chargers. This convenience helps travelers with multiple devices to keep powered up on-the-go. Wireless charging eliminates lost or cluttered charging cables and one of them provide more flexibility.

The Telluride Prestige’s Remote Smart Parking Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. Remote Smart Parking Assist will park and retrieve your car remotely: press a button and watch it park itself. This is ideal for tight locations. The Rogue Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

The Telluride is available in both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations. The Rogue Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.

Motor Trend selected the Telluride as their 2020 Sport Utility of the Year. The Rogue Plug-In Hybrid has never been chosen.

A group of representative automotive journalists from North America selected the Telluride as the 2020 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year. The Rogue Plug-In Hybrid has never been chosen.