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| 30/37 | MPG city/hwy | 27/35 |
| 74.1 cu.ft. | Cargo Space | 69.8 cu.ft. |
| 12.3 in | Screen Size | 10.5 in |
Compact SUVs are a staple on American roadways, with drivers turning to these versatile road warriors because of their higher driving positions, spacious cabins, and engaging driving demeanors. With smaller footprints, compact SUVs are more agile, easier to maneuver, and remarkably efficient. Yet, some achieve this balance better than others, as we see from comparing the 2024 Nissan Rogue vs 2024 Toyota RAV4.
The RAV4 helped establish the segment in the 1990s when Toyota introduced a new type of SUV that exceeded expectations. The RAV4 wasn’t like anything that came before it because it wasn’t built on a traditional SUV body-on-frame platform; instead, its unibody design guaranteed it handled more like a sedan with the added benefit of a more spacious cabin. Fast-forward to the 2024 RAV4, and we see that legacy continues, but it’s no longer a segment leader.
The RAV4’s legacy is impressive, but the 2024 Rogue showcases Nissan’s ingenuity and willingness to go the extra mile to give drivers more value for their money. The two models are comparably priced, with the 2024 Rogue at $28,420 and the 2024 RAV4 at $28,675, yet the difference in value is significant.[a] It’s apparent across the lineup and in every defining characteristic, from the Rogue’s more potent powertrains to its efficiency, expansive cabin, and innovative technologies.
While your search for a compact SUV may have led you to the 2024 RAV4 because of Toyota’s reputation and legacy, we’re confident you’ll end up as part of the Nissan family. Why? Here’s a closer look at four key areas where the 2024 Rogue outshines the 2024 RAV4, giving you more for your money without requiring you to settle for less or compromise.
As compact SUVs, the 2024 Rogue and 2024 RAV4 are comparable, with the RAV4 starting at $28,675 and the Rogue at $28,420.[a] The difference is minimal, but how does that translate to the value of your investment? Nissan offers more tangible value in the Rogue, while the RAV4 forces drivers to pay a premium for the Toyota name.
The 2024 RAV4 lineup starts with the LE as a base trim with minimal features and comforts. The entry-level SUV is powered by Toyota’s inline-four 2.5L engine and eight-speed transmission. Still, you’ll have to spend extra to enjoy the automaker’s Multi-Terrain Select drive modes that give you more control over the SUV’s output via Snow, Normal, Rock & Dirt, and Mud & Sand options. Beyond this, the LE is sparsely equipped inside and out, from the 17-inch steel wheels to the eight-inch multimedia touchscreen. Climbing the RAV4 lineup means spending more money on trims like the Limited to enjoy premium features like a larger 10.5-inch display.
With the 2024 Rogue, Nissan offers more overall value, from the entry-level S to the luxurious Platinum. This value and the Rogue’s exceptional design have earned the SUV numerous accolades. So, how does Nissan make your money work harder? The Rogue rolls off Nissan’s factory floor with the renowned Nissan Safety Shield 360 suite of safety and driver-assist technologies that heighten your situational awareness to actively minimize collisions. Nissan complements this suite with advanced technologies like ProPILOT Assist and intelligent tools like the Intelligent Around View Monitor. You’ll also enjoy a more intuitive infotainment system on an available 12.3-inch touchscreen display, which complements the Rogue’s 12.3-inch customizable digital driver dashboard.
Compact SUVs like the 2024 Rogue and 2024 RAV4 are appealing because their smaller footprints heighten their agility. They’re almost effortless to maneuver and park, whether navigating a busy parking lot, taking on a congested city street, or traveling at highway speeds. However, Nissan goes the extra mile to make the 2024 Rogue more engaging, efficient, and exciting, ultimately leaving its Toyota rival in the dust.
The 2024 RAV4 is powered by Toyota’s 2.5L inline-four engine and eight-speed automatic transmission. The inline-four produces 203 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque, which sets the SUV up for an impressive fuel economy. For front-wheel drive models, the estimated fuel economy is 27 MPG in the city and 35 MPG on the highway. With all-wheel-drive, the RAV4 averages 27 MPG in the city and 34 MPG on the highway.
The RAV4’s output and efficiency are attractive until you consider the alternative. Nissan showcases its ingenuity with its standard variable compression turbocharged engine. The 1.5L VC-Turbo might be smaller than the RAV4’s 2.5L engine, but it produces more torque without negatively impacting fuel consumption. How does Nissan manage such a feat?
The variable compression engine constantly optimizes power or efficiency based on your input in the driver’s seat. This seamless output complements the Rogue’s smooth-shifting Xtronic transmission, producing 201 hp and 225 lb-ft of torque. With Idle Stop/Start mitigating fuel consumption, the 2024 Rogue modestly sips fuel. As a front-wheel drive SUV, it gets an EPA-estimated 30 MPG in the city and 37 MPG on the highway, with the all-wheel drive Rogue getting slightly less at 28 MPG in the city and 35 MPG on the highway.
Compact SUVs like the 2024 Rogue and 2024 RAV4 are incredibly versatile and accommodating to passengers and cargo. Since the models share the same class, you can expect comparable dimensions and capacities. However, the minor discrepancies paint a clearer picture of why the 2024 Rogue is more spacious and welcoming to passengers and cargo than the 2024 RAV4.
The 2024 RAV4 sits on a 105.9-inch wheelbase and measures 180.9 inches long, 73 inches wide, and 63 inches tall. The 2024 Rogue is slightly longer, with a 106.5-inch wheelbase allowing for its 183-inch length, 72.4-inch width, and 66.5-inch height. The Rogue’s longer wheelbase and length make a world of difference when considering cargo and passenger capacities.
Both models offer seating for five, but you’ll enjoy more spacious quarters in the 2024 Rogue. For starters, the 2024 RAV4 offers a total passenger volume of 98.9 cubic feet, a stark contrast to the Rogue’s 105.4 cubic feet of space. This translates to more head and legroom in the Rogue, with the front row boasting 41.1 inches of headroom and 41.5 inches of legroom compared to the RAV4’s 37.7 inches of headroom and 41 inches of legroom. Passengers in the second row will also feel a difference, with the Rogue offering 38.5 inches of legroom compared to the RAV4 at 37.8 inches.
As expected, the Rogue’s longer footprint and more spacious accommodations for passengers impact the SUV’s cargo capacities. Many shoppers assume more legroom means less cargo room. Fortunately, that isn’t the case because the 2024 Rogue offers 74.1 cubic feet of cargo space, far more than the RAV4’s 69.8 cubic feet. This additional space means you can haul that extra bag comfortably or load a few more groceries in the back, taking advantage of features like Nissan’s Divide-N-Hide cargo system.
Technology is at the forefront of the automotive industry, with models like the 2024 Rogue and 2024 RAV4 relying on computers, software, and many other technologies to deliver the experience you expect behind the wheel. Many of these technologies are comparable because of industry-wide standards and trends, like smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, automatic emergency braking, and automatic headlights. Yet, Nissan goes well beyond the standard to outfit the 2024 Rogue with more technologies that guarantee it outshines and outperforms its Toyota rival.
The 2024 RAV4 serves as a baseline and rolls off Toyota’s factory floor with a standard eight-inch center touchscreen display and the automaker’s infotainment system. Climbing the RAV4 lineup means paying a premium for a larger 10.5-inch display and the optional 12.3-inch Multi-Information Display behind the steering wheel. However, the Toyota infotainment system is not as intuitive, with the automaker known for infrequently updating its technologies.
Alternatively, Nissan embodies innovation, with the 2024 Rogue offering an expansive 12.3-inch center touchscreen display that complements the 12.3-inch digital driver dashboard and the color head-up display. The customizable digital driver dashboard works seamlessly with Nissan’s infotainment system and offers connectivity and industry-leading features like Google Built-In. Nissan completes the Rogue’s connectivity suite with a Bose premium sound system that delivers an immersive listening experience throughout the cabin.
Beyond offering easier connectivity, the 2024 Rogue is also better equipped with safety and driver-assist technologies. The 2024 RAV4 features the Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 suite, which outfits the SUV with a Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Automatic High Beams, and other standard features. However, the 2024 Rogue offers more standard tools via the Nissan Safety Shield 360 suite and other available technologies. For example, you can navigate stop-and-go traffic easily with ProPILOT Assist, see 360 degrees around the SUV with the Intelligent Around View Monitor, and confidently navigate any area with tools like Intelligent Forward Collision Warning.
While the RAV4 is a popular model that helped establish the compact SUV segment in the 1990s, Nissan proves Toyota isn’t the only innovator in the industry. The 2024 Rogue leads its class as a versatile SUV with an engaging and efficient powertrain, a spacious cabin that can accommodate passengers and cargo, and a long list of innovative technologies that keep you connected, informed, and engaged. It’s everything you want in an SUV and more.
The 2024 Rogue fuels our excitement here at Illini Nissan, your automotive destination. It showcases Nissan’s exceptional standards of excellence and challenges us to do the same by exceeding your expectations. You may expect a traditional dealership experience with pushy salespeople and gimmicks, but that’s not what we deliver.
We promise an extraordinary experience worthy of the Nissan name. We personalize the car-buying process by building a meaningful relationship with you that recognizes and responds to your unique needs. It’s our way of kickstarting a lifetime partnership that ends with you in the driver’s seat of a best-selling SUV like the Rogue.
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