2020 Nissan Rogue Sport: MPG and fuel economy
The 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport is rated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency at 28 combined MPG, with 26 MPG in the city and 30 MPG on the highway. That lands well below the average for cars in the Small Station Wagons class in the same model year.
This page collects every fuel-economy figure the EPA publishes for the 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport. Below you will find the headline combined, city, and highway MPG, the estimated annual fuel cost at three different driving levels, the tailpipe CO₂ emissions, and a full breakdown of the engine and drivetrain. If you want to know whether this generation got more or less efficient over the years, the year-over-year table further down covers every model year the EPA has rated.
Key takeaways
- Returns 34% worse combined MPG than the average car in the Small Station Wagons class for the 2020 model year (42.6 MPG class average).
- The most efficient car in the Small Station Wagons class for the 2020 model year is the Chevrolet Bolt EV at 118 MPG.
Fuel economy at a glance
These are the EPA's official ratings for the 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport. The numbers come from a standardised laboratory test cycle and are the same figures that appear on the window sticker of every new car. Real-world mileage varies with driving style, weather, fuel quality, and how heavily loaded the car is.
Combined MPG is a 55/45 weighted blend of the city and highway test cycles. The EPA uses it as the single number you can compare across the entire dataset, including hybrids and EVs (which use the equivalent MPGe figure).
| Combined MPG | 28 MPG |
| City MPG | 26 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 30 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $2,150 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 317 g/mi |
| Fuel type | Regular |
How the 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport compares
The 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport returns 28 combined MPG. Cars in the Small Station Wagons class for the same model year average 42.6 MPG, which puts this car behind the class average by about 34%.
The most efficient car in the Small Station Wagons class for the 2020 model year is the Chevrolet Bolt EV at 118 MPG. The bar chart below puts the Nissan Rogue Sport alongside the class best and the class average so you can see the full picture.
For broader context, the average new car of the 2020 model year (across all classes) returns 27.2 MPG. Larger vehicles pull the all-cars average down, so do not use that figure on its own to judge a small car or a hybrid. The full list of the most efficient cars of the 2020 model year is on its own page.
Annual fuel cost across driving patterns
The headline annual fuel cost the EPA publishes assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a fuel mix of 55% city and 45% highway. The dollar figure is calculated using the EPA's current reference price for regular gasoline, which is $3.99/gallon. EPA updates that reference periodically rather than tracking live pump prices, so treat it as a window-sticker estimate rather than today's pump number.
The table below scales the EPA's number to three common driving patterns. The combined MPG and the reference fuel price stay constant, only the annual mileage changes. To get a current-prices estimate, take your local gas price and multiply by 535.7 gallons (the car's annual consumption at the rated MPG).
| Driving pattern | Estimated annual fuel cost |
|---|---|
| Light driver, 7,500 miles per year | $1,075 |
| Average driver, 15,000 miles per year | $2,150 |
| Heavy driver, 25,000 miles per year | $3,583 |
Year-over-year MPG for the Nissan Rogue Sport
The EPA has rated the Nissan Rogue Sport across 4 model years, from 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport through 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport. The numbers below are the best combined MPG figure the EPA published for each year, which lets you see when the car was at its most efficient and how recent generations stack up.
Combined MPG has stayed in roughly the same range across the run, hovering close to 28 MPG.
| Year | Combined MPG | Open year page |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 28 MPG | 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport |
| 2021 | 28 MPG | 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport |
| 2020 | 28 MPG | this page |
| 2019 | 28 MPG | 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport |
Compare against other Small Station Wagons for 2020
If you are cross-shopping the 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport, the most useful comparison is against the other cars in the Small Station Wagons class for the same model year. The list below shows the highest-MPG peers, ranked from most to least efficient. Click any of them to open its full page.
The Chevrolet Bolt EV leads this group at 118 MPG, 90 MPG ahead of the 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport.
Specifications
The 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport runs a 2-liter 4-cylinder engine paired with a automatic (av-s8), sending power through front-wheel drive.
Engine, transmission, and drivetrain together drive most of the variation in fuel economy across trims. A larger engine moves the car with less effort but burns more fuel. A turbo lets a small engine punch above its weight, often without much MPG penalty. All-wheel drive adds traction and weight, and usually costs a couple of MPG compared with two-wheel drive of the same engine.
- Vehicle class
- Small Station Wagons
- Engine
- 2L 4-cylinder
- Transmission
- Automatic (AV-S8)
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Fuel type
- Regular
- Annual petroleum use
- 10.6 barrels per year
Common questions about the 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport
Quick answers to the questions people most often search for when looking up the 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport.
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Is the 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport fuel efficient?
Not particularly. The 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport returns 28 combined MPG, which trails the average car in the Small Station Wagons class for the same model year by about 34%. -
What MPG does the 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport get?
The EPA rates the 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport at 28 combined MPG, 26 MPG in city driving, and 30 MPG on the highway. Real-world numbers depend on your driving style, the weather, and how loaded the car is. -
How much does it cost to fuel a 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport per year?
The EPA estimates an annual fuel cost of $2,150 for the 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport. That figure assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year, a 55% city and 45% highway split, and the EPA's published average fuel price for the rated fuel grade. -
What fuel does the 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport use?
The EPA lists the 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport as running on regular gasoline. Using a different grade than the manufacturer specifies can affect fuel economy and engine longevity. -
Has the Nissan Rogue Sport become more fuel efficient over time?
Combined MPG has stayed close to flat across the run. Both the earliest (2019 Nissan Rogue Sport, 28 MPG) and most recent (2022 Nissan Rogue Sport, 28 MPG) versions sit in the same range. -
How much CO₂ does the 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport emit?
Tailpipe CO₂ emissions are 317 g/mi. Multiplied across a typical year of driving (15,000 miles) that works out to about 4,755 kilograms of CO₂. -
What is the difference between the city and highway MPG of the 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport?
City driving returns 26 MPG and highway driving returns 30 MPG, a gap of 4 MPG. The two figures are close enough that the car will hold its rated efficiency well across most driving patterns. -
What engine is in the 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport?
The 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport has a 2-liter 4-cylinder engine (EPA description: SIDI). -
What transmission and drivetrain does the 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport have?
The 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport comes with a automatic (av-s8) transmission and front-wheel drive. -
How does the 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport compare to the best car in its class?
The most efficient car in the Small Station Wagons class for the 2020 model year is the Chevrolet Bolt EV at 118 combined MPG. The Nissan Rogue Sport returns 28 MPG, a gap of 90 MPG. If you are comparing on fuel economy alone, the class leader is worth a look.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost figures assume 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split. Real-world mileage varies with driving conditions, vehicle maintenance, fuel quality, and driver behaviour.