Toyota RAV4 vs Nissan Rogue

Base trim: $27,975  

Pictured: RAV4 Off-Road in Cavalry Blue with Ice Edge Roof. MSRP as tested $42,700.

Base trim: $27,760.

Pictured:  2023 Rogue Platinum AWD in Champagne Silver Metallic. MSRP starting from $38,840.

The RAV4 has been the nation's top-selling SUV for many years. It offers a wide range of trim levels and options, including hybrid and plug-in models, to appeal to different budgets. The RAV4 scores highly in safety and reliability and has good fuel economy, even in the gas engine types.  If you're looking for a practical SUV that's built to last, you can't go wrong with RAV4.

The only issue you may encounter is finding one, especially if you want specific features. There's high demand for this vehicle, so you may need to order or wait to get exactly what you want.

The Rogue is consistently among the top best-selling and top-rated small SUVs in its segment. As such, you know it's a solid choice in terms of getting from point A to point B comfortably. Its fuel efficient VC Turbo engine is also a highlight. While all-wheel-drive is available, the Rogue is better suited for the pavement than off-road adventures. It's also probably not the SUV for you if you're looking for sporty driving dynamics.

The Rogue's technology features are a little disappointing. The multimedia touchscreen and the digital driver's display are small on all but the top trim level.  

For 2023, all RAV4 models are equipped with the new Toyota Audio Multimedia system with over-the-air updates, dual Bluetooth phone connectivity, standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

TRD Off-Road, Hybrid XSE, Limited/Hybrid Limited, and Prime XSE now all come standard with a new 10.5-inch Multimedia display for 2023. Other models feature a new 8-inch Multimedia screen.

A new 12.3-inch Multi-Information Display is  standard on Limited/Hybrid Limited and Prime XSE,  and optional on TRD Off-Road and Hybrid XSE grades. A 7-inch Multi-Information Display screen is standard on lower trims.

For 2023 the Rogue lineup adds a new  Midnight Edition package available on the Rogue SV.

The Rogue Platinum and SL Premium package add Amazon Alexa.

New for 2023, Rogue's engine has standard Idle Stop Start.

Nissan says a new generation Xtronic transmission delivers improved acceleration feel and reduced fuel consumption.

• Better technology than the Rogue
• More rugged, capable lineup thanks to Adventure and TRD Off-Road variants along with standard Multi-Terrain Select on all all-wheel-drive gas models  
  

• Well-designed and comfortable interior
• VC Turbo engine provides strong power for its class and notably more torque than the RAV4
• Slightly better fuel economy over the RAV4

• Engine is on the louder side.
• You may have to order: as one of the nation's most popular SUVs, the RAV4 is often short in supply. 

• Overall, tech isn't as impressive as the RAV4 especially when it comes to lower trims
• Not as rugged as the RAV4 lineup

28-30 mpg

31-33 mpg

25 -27 mpg

28-30 mpg

32-35 mpg

34-37 mpg

• New 10.5-inch Multimedia display with 6 speakers  (TRD Off-Road, Hybrid XSE, Limited/Hybrid Limited). 8-inch with 6 speakers screen is base 
• New Toyota Audio Multimedia system with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, over-the-air updates, standard SiriusXM (subscription required) and dual Bluetooth phone connectivity
  
• 12.3-inch Multi-Information Display (Limited/Hybrid Limited and Prime XSE). 7-inch display is base
• Optional 11-speaker JBL Premium Audio 
• Optional wireless charging
• SiriusXM® Platinum Plan 3-month trial subscription
• 1 yr trial Drive Connect subscription  
• Backup camera or backup camera with dynamic gridlines depending on trim
  
  

• NissanConnect featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 8-inch color display and either 4 (S) or 6 speakers (SV, SL)
• Standard Bluetooth, Amazon Alexa Built-In, SiriusXM (subscription required)
  
• Nissan Door to Door Navigation with 9-inch color display,  Apple CarPlay; SiriusXM® Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link (subscription sold separately)(Optional SL, Standard Platinum)
• Bose® 10-speaker audio (Optional SL, Standard Platinum)
• NissanConnect Services powered by SiriusXM (SV, SL, Platinum)
  
• Wireless charging (Platinum only)
• 12.3-inch full TFT meter display “Digital Dashboard (Platinum only)
• RearView Monitor or Intelligent Around View Monitor depending on trim

• 5 USB ports
• One 12V/120W auxiliary power outlet  in front instrument panel storage tray and one 12V/120W auxiliary power outlet in cargo area

• WiFi hotspot on all but the base S trim
• 4 USB ports 0 2 front illuminated USB connection ports (1 Type-A, 1 Type-C)  and 2 rear charge-only USB connection ports (1 Type-A, 1 Type-C)
• 2 12-volt outlets  -  one front center stack (standard) and one Cargo (SL, Platinum)

• Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5 (TSS 2.5) with Pre-Collision System w/Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert w/Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), ^*Road Sign Assist (RSA) 
• Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) 
• OPTIONAL: Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking (PA w/AB)

• Nissan Safety Shield® 360, a suite of technologies that includes Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Warning and Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, High Beam Assist and Rear Automatic Braking
  
•  Standard Intelligent Driver Alertness and Rear Door Alert
• ProPILOT Assist (SV and SL)
• ProPILOT Assist with Navi Link (Standard on Rogue Platinum; Available Rogue SL)

• 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions; driver-side Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) and Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) on all passenger seatbelts
• Front and outboard second-row seatbelts with seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters
• LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) includes lower anchors on outboard rear seats and tether anchors on all rear seats
• Star Safety System™ — includes Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC),  Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and Smart Stop Technology® (SST)  
• Child-protector rear door locks and power window lockout control
• Eight airbags  — includes driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver's knee airbag, front passenger seat cushion airbag, and front and rear side curtain airbags

• Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors and occupant classification sensor
• Front seat mounted side-impact supplemental air bags
• Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags with rollover sensor for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection
• Rear seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags
• Front central seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag
• Outboard seat belts, 3-point (ALR/ELR for passenger, ELR for driver)
  3-point ALR/ELR
• 3-point ELR rear center seat belt
• Power window lockout button
• Child restraint upper tether anchors
• LATCH system
• Child safety rear door locks
• Passive safety: Zone body construction with front and rear crumple zones, Energy-absorbing steering column, Hood buckling creases and safety stops, Body side reinforcements, Shift interlock system,Vehicle Dynamic Control and Traction Control System

183"

72.4"

201-horsepower

225 lb.-ft

12.4 (FWD) 13.2 (AWD)

14.5

3,370 -3,640 lbs

3,477-3,715 lbs.

1,500 lbs. (LE, XLE, XLE Premium and Limited) 3,500 lbs. (Adventure grade/TRD)

1,500 pounds