Head-to-head
2024 Nissan Rogue vs 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime
The Nissan Rogue wins clearly, 92.8 to 71.1, on tech & comfort, price, space & cargo. The Toyota RAV4 Prime is ahead on fuel & range and safety.
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2024 Nissan Rogue
The 2024 Nissan Rogue is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Rogue FWD, is EPA-rated at 33 mp…
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The 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid compact SUV. The most efficient version, the RAV4 Prime 4WD, is EPA-rated at 38 mpg combined.…
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Verdict · default weights
2024 Nissan Rogue
Clear winThe Nissan Rogue wins clearly, 92.8 to 71.1, on tech & comfort, price, space & cargo. The Toyota RAV4 Prime is ahead on fuel & range and safety.
Tech & comfort 2024 Nissan Rogue leads by 70.6
Price 2024 Nissan Rogue leads by 34
Space & cargo 2024 Nissan Rogue leads by 36.6
| Category · weight | 2024 Toyota RAV4 Primeoverall 71.1 | 2024 Nissan Rogueoverall 92.8 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 66 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 85.9 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 85.2 | 78.3 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 63.4 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 80.3 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 29.4 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 71.1 | 92.8 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Toyota RAV4 Prime: base trim SE AWD · Nissan Rogue: base trim S FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2024 Nissan Rogue wins
- It lists 27 standard driver-assist features against 4.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (34 points against 10 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It starts $14,840 lower ($28,850 against $43,690 base MSRP).
Where the 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (29 against 220 filed with NHTSA).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 89 against 71).
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
- 5 seats.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
50 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $43,690 | $28,850 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 3 |
| Engine displacement | 2,487 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder, aluminum alloy block with aluminum alloy cylinder head | 1.5L 3-cylinder VC-Turbo DOHC |
| Fuel injection system | D-4S | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | 4 valves per cylinder with Continuously Variable Timing Control System on intake and exhaust valves |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 177 hp | 201 hp |
| Torque | 165 lb-ft | 225 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 40 mpg | — |
| MPG (combined) | 38 mpg | — |
| MPG (highway) | 36 mpg | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 5.676 |
| Transmission type | ECVT with sequential shift mode | manual |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8 in | 8.2 in |
| Overall height | 67 in | 66.5 in |
| Overall length | 181 in | 183 in |
| Overall width | 73 in | 72.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106 in | 107 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 63.1 cu-ft | — |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 33.4 cu-ft | 74.1 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 98.9 cu-ft | 137 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 37.7 in | 41.1 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.5 in | 39.2 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41 in | 41.5 in |
| Second-row legroom | 37.8 in | 38.5 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,235 lbs | 3,452 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,235 lbs | 3,452 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5,530 lbs | 4,564 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1,295 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar | Independent strut with coil springs |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link with stabilizer bar | Independent multi-link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric Power Steering (EPS) rack-and-pinion | Electric power-assisted |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 36.1 ft | 35.4 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 328 mm | 296 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | Vented disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | Electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | 315 mm | 292 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc | Vented disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | alloy | alloy |
| Wheel width | 7 in | 7.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 225/60R18 | 235/65R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.5 gal | 14.5 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | NissanConnect Services |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | — | 36 months |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.8 in | 57.1 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 56.4 in | 55.9 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
141 features · differences first, then sharedSafety27 differ · 29 listed
| Feature | Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection | — | std |
| Intelligent Forward Collision Warning | — | std |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | — | std |
| Front seat mounted side-impact supplemental air bags | — | std |
| Lane Departure Warning | — | std |
| Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors and occupant classification sensor | — | std |
| RearView Monitor | — | std |
| Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags with rollover sensor for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection | — | std |
| Downhill Brake Control | std | — |
| Intelligent Driver Alertness | — | std |
| Rear seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags | — | std |
| Blind Spot Warning | — | std |
| Brake Assist | — | std |
| Easy-Fill Tire Alert | — | std |
| Electronic Brake force Distribution | — | std |
| Electronic parking brake | — | std |
| Electronic Stability Control | std | — |
| G-sensor for AWD | — | std |
| Haptic steering wheel | — | std |
| High Beam Assist | — | std |
| Intelligent Trace Control | — | std |
| Rear Automatic Braking | — | std |
| Rear Door Alert | — | std |
| Rear Sonar System | — | std |
| Traction Control System | — | std |
| Immobilizer | — | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (direct sensor type with individual position monitoring) | — | std |
| Anti-lock Braking System | std | std |
| Hill Start Assist | std | std |
Infotainment16 differ · 16 listed
| Feature | Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2 front illuminated USB Type-C connection ports | — | std |
| 8-inch color display | — | std |
| Bluetooth® hands-free phone system | — | std |
| Bluetooth® HFP switches on steering wheel | — | std |
| Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant | — | std |
| NissanConnect® featuring Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, SiriusXM®, 8-inch color display with multi-touch control, AM/FM with 4 speakers | — | std |
| Paddle shifters | — | std |
| Satellite radio antenna | — | std |
| Siri® Eyes Free | — | std |
| SiriusXM® (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately) | — | std |
| Speed-sensitive volume control | — | std |
| Steering wheel audio controls | — | std |
| Streaming audio via Bluetooth® | — | std |
| Voice recognition | — | std |
| Wired Android Auto™ | — | std |
| Wired Apple CarPlay® | — | std |
Convenience6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12-volt outlet – Front center stack | — | std |
| Cruise control with steering wheel-mounted controls | — | std |
| Power door locks with selective unlocking and anti-lockout feature, auto-locking system | — | std |
| Power windows – one-touch up/down driver's side front with auto-reverse function | — | std |
| Remote keyless entry system | — | std |
| Manual liftgate | — | std |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning/heater – manual temperature control | — | std |
| Second row heating/air conditioning vents on center console | — | std |
Seating4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 6-way manual adjustable driver's seat | — | std |
| Front passenger seat – 4-way manual adjustable | — | std |
| Premium cloth seating | — | std |
| Seating Capacity: 5 | std | — |
Interior16 differ · 16 listed
| Feature | Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 7" color screen TFT display in meter | — | std |
| Cargo area light | — | std |
| Drive computer with mpg, distance to empty, average speed, elapsed time, outside temp, TPMS with individual position monitoring | — | std |
| Driver's and front passenger sliding sunvisors (without vanity mirror) | — | std |
| EPA Passenger Volume: 98.9 cu. ft. w/moonroof / 101.3 cu. ft. without moonroof | std | — |
| Fine Vision electroluminescent gauges | — | std |
| Headroom w/ moonroof - First Row: 37.7 in. | std | — |
| Headroom w/ moonroof - Second Row: 39.5 in. | std | — |
| Hip Room - First Row: 54.3 in. | std | — |
| Hip Room - Second Row: 47.7 in. | std | — |
| Legroom - First Row: 41.0 in. | std | — |
| Legroom - Second Row: 37.8 in. | std | — |
| Rearview Monitor with Manual Dimming inside rearview mirror | — | std |
| Shoulder Room - First Row: 57.8 in. | std | — |
| Shoulder Room - Second Row: 56.4 in. | std | — |
| Overhead console with sunglass holder | — | std |
Exterior18 differ · 19 listed
| Feature | Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 7.5 x 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels | — | std |
| Approach/Departure Angle: 18.6 / 21.4 degrees | std | — |
| Center high-mounted stop light | — | std |
| Curb Weight: 4,235 lbs. (SE) / 4,300 lbs. (XSE) | std | — |
| EPA Class: Small SUV | std | — |
| Ground Clearance: 8.0 in. (SE) / 8.2 in. (XSE) | std | — |
| Intelligent Auto Headlights | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | std |
| LED headlights | — | std |
| LED taillights | — | std |
| Overall Height (with antenna): 67.0 in. (SE) / 67.2 in. (XSE) | std | — |
| Overall Length: 180.9 in. | std | — |
| Overall Width: 73.0 in. | std | — |
| Privacy glass – Rear, 2nd row windows | — | std |
| Tire Size: 225/60R18 (SE) / 235/55R19 (XSE) | std | — |
| Wheel Size: 18 x 7.0 in. (SE) / 19 x 7.5 in. (XSE) | std | — |
| Wheel Type and Material: Standard aluminum alloy | std | — |
| Wheelbase: 105.9 in. | std | — |
| Temporary spare tire | std | std |
Powertrain29 differ · 30 listed
| Feature | Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | — | std |
| 6.6 kW Charging Time (120V at 12A/240V at 16A): 12 / 2.5 hr. | std | — |
| Battery Pack Type: 18.1 kWh Lithium-Ion | std | — |
| Battery Voltage: 355.2V | std | — |
| Bore x Stroke: 87.5 x 103.4 mm | std | — |
| Compression Ratio: 14.0:1 | std | — |
| Displacement: 2,487 cc | std | — |
| Drive Mode Selector | — | std |
| Drivetrain Layout: Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive (AWD) | std | — |
| Electric Motor Power Output, front/rear: 179/53 hp (134/40 kW) | std | — |
| Electric Motor Torque, front/rear: 199/89 lb.-ft. | std | — |
| Electric Motor Type: Permanent Magnet Synchronous | std | — |
| Emission Certification: SULEV | std | — |
| Engine Horsepower: 177 hp @ 6,000 rpm | std | — |
| Engine Oil: SAE OW-16; 4.8 qt. with oil filter change | std | — |
| Engine Torque: 165 lb.-ft. @ 3,600 rpm | std | — |
| Engine Type: 2.5-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder, aluminum alloy block with aluminum alloy cylinder head | std | — |
| Fuel Capacity: 14.5 gal. | std | — |
| Fuel System: D-4S | std | — |
| Hybrid System Net Horsepower: 302 combined net hp | std | — |
| Idle stop/start system | — | std |
| Manufacturer Estimated Electric Driving Range: 42 miles | std | — |
| Manufacturer Estimated Fuel Economy (city/highway/combined MPG): 40/36/38 | std | — |
| MPGe: 94 | std | — |
| On-board Charger: 6.6 kW | std | — |
| Recommended Fuel: 87-octane unleaded or higher | std | — |
| Trail Mode (virtual limited slip differential for extra traction) | std | — |
| Transmission Type: Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) with sequential shift mode | std | — |
| Valve train: 16-valves (four-valve/cylinder), DOHC with VVT-iE (intake) and VVT-i (exhaust) | std | — |
| All Wheel Drive (AWD) | std | std |
Chassis13 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Active Ride Control | — | std |
| Brakes - Front Diameter: 12.9 in. | std | — |
| Brakes - Front Type: Ventilated disc | std | — |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter: 12.4 in. | std | — |
| Brakes - Rear Type: Ventilated disc | std | — |
| Parking Brake: Electronic Parking Brake | std | — |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter (front/rear): 25.4/23.2mm | std | — |
| Steering Overall Ratio: 14.3:1 (SE) / 14.4:1 (XSE) | std | — |
| Steering Turns (lock-to-lock): 2.76 (SE) / 2.65 (XSE) | std | — |
| Steering Type: Electric Power Steering (EPS); rack-mounted parallel-type electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering system | std | — |
| Suspension - Front: MacPherson strut front suspension with stabilizer bar | std | — |
| Suspension - Rear: Multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar | std | — |
| Turning Circle Diameter (curb-to-curb): 36.1 ft. (SE) / 37.4 ft (XSE) | std | — |
Cargo6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Volume Behind front row w/ second row folded: 63.1 cu. ft. w/ moonroof / 63.2 cu. ft. without moonroof | std | — |
| Cargo Volume Behind second row: 33.4 cu. ft. w/moonroof / 33.5 cu. ft. without moonroof | std | — |
| GVWR: 5,530 lbs. | std | — |
| Max Towing Capacity: 2,500 lbs. | std | — |
| Maximum Tongue Weight (10% of Tow Rating): 250 lbs. | std | — |
| Payload: 1,295 lbs. (SE) / 1,230 lbs. (XSE) | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPToyota RAV4 Prime
Safety Signal 89 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 2
Owner complaints 29 · 3 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (9), Unspecified (6), Visibility/Wiper (6)
Top recalls
- moderate Back Over Prevention 25V744000 · 1,024,407 vehicles
- moderate Electrical System 25V595000 · 591,377 vehicles
Nissan Rogue
Safety Signal 71 C
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 4 · 1 critical
Owner complaints 220 · 6 crashes · 2 fires
Most complained about Engine (75), Unspecified (67), Visibility/Wiper (47)
Top recalls
- critical Engine And Engine Cooling 25V437000 · 443,899 vehicles
- high Engine And Engine Cooling 26V080000 · 323,917 vehicles
- high Fuel System, Gasoline 26V081000 · 318,782 vehicles
- minor Back Over Prevention 24V748000 · 37,236 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD | Nissan RogueS FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $43,690 (base trim) | $28,850 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $43,690 – $47,560 2 trims | $28,850 – $40,630 8 trims |
| Powertrains | PHEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | RAV4 Prime 4WD | Rogue FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 38 | 33 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,750 | $2,050 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) | — |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms) | — |
| Roadside assistance | 2 yr | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime or the 2024 Nissan Rogue?
The Nissan Rogue wins clearly, 92.8 to 71.1, on tech & comfort, price, space & cargo. The Toyota RAV4 Prime is ahead on fuel & range and safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2024 Nissan Rogue scores 92.8 and the 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime 71.1. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime or the 2024 Nissan Rogue?
The 2024 Nissan Rogue starts lower — $28,850 against $43,690, a gap of $14,840 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime or the 2024 Nissan Rogue?
2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 recalls. 2024 Nissan Rogue: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 4 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime and the 2024 Nissan Rogue?
Where the 2024 Nissan Rogue wins: it lists 27 standard driver-assist features against 4, lists more comfort and tech equipment (34 points against 10 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and starts $14,840 lower ($28,850 against $43,690 base MSRP). Where the 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (29 against 220 filed with NHTSA) and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 89 against 71). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars and 5 seats.