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Since it made its entry on the market back in 2008, the Nissan Rogue has won over the public and the automotive media. Since the Rogue is a recipient of numerous prizes (winner of the 2023 Compact SUV Challenge by Cars.com; named Best 2023 Compact SUV, according to the Motor Trend magazine), this article offers a classic confrontation Nissan Rogue vs. RAV4, to compare the Nissan SUV head to head with an important rival.
The Nissan Rogue was completely redesigned for the 2021 model year, and it is now in its third generation. It enjoys, as always, a time-tested powertrain and comprehensive standard equipment. To better adapt to the budget and tastes of each person, the Nissan Rogue is available in three distinct trims:
Regardless of your choice, the Nissan Rogue SUV offers the kind of comfort, safety and energy efficiency expected of a sport utility vehicle designed for the family.
Introduced to the market in 1994, the Toyota RAV4 is a safe and spacious SUV that’s now offered in a hybrid or gas version. It’s available at a starting price of $32,590; the better equipped trims are offered at $44,250. The prices of the RAV4 being slightly higher than those of the Nissan Rogue, the current article will try to see whether this price difference is justified or not.
The 2023 Nissan Rogue is equipped with a 2.5 L 16-valve 4-cylinder engine that generates 181 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque. This engine is combined to a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that sends power to the front wheels — or to the four wheels, when it comes to the S AWD, SV and Platinum trims.
As for the 2023 Toyota RAV4, it also offers a 2.5 L 4-cylinder engine, but this one makes 203 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. This engine is mated to an 8-speed transmission that sends power to the four wheels.
These two vehicles offer a similar fuel consumption (approx. 6.9-7 L/100 km on the highway; source: Le Guide de l’auto), as well as a range that’s slightly below 700 km with a fuel tank, which is ideal for long trips.
Since these two vehicles are designed for the family, the 2023 Rogue and the RAV4 both come with an impressive amount of interior space for their segment. In fact, these two models can comfortably sit five occupants and their luggage. However, the Nissan Rogue interior, with its more voluminous trunk (at a 2,064 L capacity, compared to the 1,977 L available on the RAV4), allows you to pack even more supplies for your weekend getaways.
| Characteristics | 2023 Nissan Rogue | 2023 Toyota RAV4 |
| Cargo Volume | 2,064 L (with seats folded down) | 1,977 L (with seats folded down) |
Both vehicles offer a long list of amenities. However, the Nissan Rogue comes standard with heated front seats AND a heated steering wheel, while the heated steering wheel is not offered standard on the Toyota RAV4.
It’s impossible not to mention the Nissan Rogue’s seats. Nissan is conscious of the impact of car seats on the body (and mind), and it obtained a little help from NASA experts to design the Zero Gravity seats. These seats ensure the body can adopt the most neutral posture possible and they offer virtually no pressure on the back and joints.
The seats’ 14 pressure points provide an exceptional neutral spine position, similar to the natural weightless position in space. Considered by many as “a real therapy on the road,” these seats confirm the saying that a moment of relaxation is priceless, at the wheel as in life.
As for safety, the Nissan Rogue comes with Blind Spot Warning, Forward Collision Warning, Intelligent Emergency Braking and Lane Departure Alert. Moreover, both the 2023 Nissan Rogue and Toyota RAV4 were rated TOP SAFETY PICKS by the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety). It should be noted that the experts at Le Guide de l’auto consider that the Nissan Rogue provides “top-level safety.”
With its high-quality materials, various multimedia and safety technologies, superior comfort and better price (more attractive than the RAV4’s), the Nissan Rogue manages very well in the compact SUV segment, a highly popular segment with Quebec consumers because of our Canadian winters.
A visit or a phone call at your Nissan dealership will allow you to learn more regarding our inventory of Nissan Rogue for sale. Come and visit Nissan Charlevoix at La Malbaie, close to Clermont. Visit us today and meet our courteous team!
