The 2025 Nissan Rogue Has the Edge Over the 2025 Honda CR-V
For a small family looking to stretch their dollar but still have adequate seating, cargo space, and the safety of AWD handling, a compact SUV might be a great fit. As any new mother and father can tell you, their time behind the wheel more than doubled once children entered the picture. This change in lifestyle places even greater importance on owning an economically friendly yet reliable vehicle. Some parents may opt for a three-row SUV like the Honda Pilot or even a full-size Chevy Suburban, but they can all tell you it’s hard to park when you are in a hurry and not at all cost-effective at the pump. In a comparison of the 2025 Nissan Rogue vs 2025 Honda CR-V, the Rogue does more than hold its own ground.
The Nissan Rogue is a great example of a compact SUV that can meet these family needs. It’s roomy but still compact enough to squeeze into tight parking spots. The 2022 model introduced a turbocharged 3-cylinder, 1.5-liter, fuel-sipping engine. The 2025 model keeps this fantastic engine and, most importantly, a group of safety features and driver-assist gadgets that will put any parent at ease while they juggle keeping an eye on the road and the kids in the back. The 2025 Nisan Rogue provides drivers with a versatile, practical, and fuel-efficient vehicle at an affordable price. And that’s hard to beat.
There are, of course, other compact SUV models that fit into the same class of economic, easy-to-drive, AWD-competent, and safety-conscious vehicles. The Honda CR-V would be another prime example of a compact SUV to consider. Let’s take a look at the merits that each offers small families looking for a great vehicle with the space they need that won’t break the bank.
Basic Cost of Ownership for the 2025 Rogue and the 2025 CR-V
The sticker price for each model is in the low 30K range. However, the MSRP for the 2025 Honda CR-V is a bit more expensive at the base model and throughout the trim ladder. The MSRP for the 2025 Nissan Rogue starts at just $29,230, while the starting price for the 2025 Honda CR-V breaks the $30,000 threshold at $30,100.[a] For a free-wheeling, no-kids couple, that might not seem like much, but that extra money can certainly buy a lot of diapers or baby formula.
Fuel economy is also in play when considering the cost of operating each model. The EPA estimated gas mileage for the base model in the 2025 Nissan Rogue stands at 30 MPG in the city and 37 MPG on the highway. That will make trips to the pump less frequent and save you money in the long run. The 2025 base model CR-V is rated at an EPA-estimated 28 MPG in the city and 34 MPG on the highway. Once again, the Rogue edges out the CR-V, and those miles per gallon do add up. Taking both factors into consideration, the Nissan Rogue is the more practical and fuel-efficient choice for your family.
What Are the Basic Specs for Each?
What is your family getting for your money? The 2025 Nissan Rogue is a very comfortable and stylish compact SUV that is quiet on the road. The turbocharged 1.5 liter 3 cylinder engine comes standard on every trim of this model and provides up to 201 hp and 225 lb-ft of torque for easy acceleration. It delivers enough power for your average commuter family and shifts well with its automatic continuously variable transmission (CVT) under the hood. The base model is offered as front-wheel drive, but an AWD option is available. The interior offers your family 105.4 cu.ft.of available passenger volume and leaves a hatch space of 36.5 cu.ft. When you need to extend your cargo space, you have up to 74.1 cu.ft. or space with the rear seats folded down.
The basics for the 2025 Honda CR-V are comparable to that of the 2025 Nissan Rogue. Powered by a 1.5-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder that generates only 190 hp and 179 lb-ft of torque, the 2025 Honda CR-V also sports the same type of CVT automatic transmission. The base model CR-V is offered as a front-wheel drive, but an optional AWD is made available in upgrade packages. The 2025 Honda CR-V starting trim, the LX, boasts 106.0 cu.ft. of total passenger volume, but all other trims only offer up to 103.5 cu.ft. The Nissan Rogue offers a standard 105.4 cu.ft. of passenger volume for all its trims, ensuring that you don’t pay more for less space.
These are just the basics, but it’s fair to say that the 2025 Nissan Rogue has the edge in the above regards. The Rogue provides more horsepower and torque and gives more consistent passenger volume across the trims. The CR-V may give a little extra room in the base model, but even opting for the more expensive second-level trim will get you less than what the Nissan Rogue consistently offers in all its trims. Factoring in the fuel savings and price point, the Nissan Rogue is still in the lead.
Safety and Driver Assist Tech in the 2025 Rogue and 2025 CR-V
Ratings for driver safety are basically equal for both models by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for 2024, as the 2025 results are not yet available at this time. Both received overall five-star safety ratings for 2024. However, the Rogue 2024 edges out the 2024 CR-V in IIHS testing, as the CR-V received a negative rating for one of its key tests in crashworthiness. Along with standard safety features like airbags and seat belts, both models also feature driver assist features that help protect your family when taking to the roads.
In the 2025 Nissan Rogue, Automated Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, a lane-keeping system, a Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and High Beam Assist are provided as standard driver-assist feature offerings. You also have Intelligent Cruise Control as an available feature to help decrease driving fatigue. In the 2025 Honda CR-V, a standard Collision Mitigation Braking System and Road Departure Mitigation System with a lane-centering feature are some of its standout safety features.
These are just a sample of the many safety features available in both the 2025 Nissan Rogue and 2025 Honda CR-V. Once again, it’s fair to conclude that the 2025 Nissan Rogue has an edge in the category of overall safety. As a parent, that safety factor sits front and center in any decision on the purchase of a new vehicle.
What About Comfort and Available Tech
The infotainment for both the 2025 Rogue and 2025 CR-V can be viewed by a large digital touch screen. The standard display on the Rogue is a generous eight inches, with an available upgrade to an impressive 12-inch touchscreen. The standard CR-V digital display starts out at seven inches and only offers an upgrade to an available nine-inch screen. Features like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard on both models, but the Rogue has an optional upgrade to an Alexa or Google Assistant software package, unlocking the ability to have all the Google Apps you use daily mirrored right in your car without the need of a smartphone. The larger display in the Rogue certainly stands out as a more user-friendly screen, which means quicker viewing at a glance.
Both models look and feel modern inside, with the Rogue having a unique Shift Lever design. Each has ample cubby and storage space, and cloth seats are standard, with leather and other higher-quality materials available. Of the two, the Rogue stands out in terms of styling, and its larger display package is a definite plus.
The 2025 Nissan Rogue is the Right Compact SUV for Your Family
As you’ve seen through the above comparison, the Nissan Rogue competes well with its rival brand’s compact SUV offerings. Stylish inside and out, easy on the wallet with its price point and fuel economy, and delivering the right amount of safety and driver-assist technology, the 2025 Nissan Rogue is ready to take you where you need to go. Feel free to drop by Illini Nissan for a closer look or browse the available Nissan models on our website. We are here to help you with all your automotive needs, and we look forward to meeting you.
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