Compact SUVs have come increasingly popular, which means there are more models to choose from every year. Drivers looking for a new compact SUV may be interested in more than one and have to decide which one best fits their needs. Our team here at Cox Toyota will be comparing the 2016 Toyota RAV4 to the 2016 Nissan Rogue to show drivers what these two popular vehicles have to offer.
Both vehicles offer similar interior space. We compared each of them at their base model to make it easiest to understand. The 2016 RAV4 LE offers 102 cubic feet of passenger volume, whereas the 2016 Rogue S has just slightly more space with 106 cubic feet. When it comes to cargo volume, the Toyota RAV4 has 38.4 cubic feet behind the rear seat, and the Nissan Rogue has 39.3 cubic feet. Each compact SUV has seating for five passengers, so there is plenty of room for them as well as all of their extra belongings.
2016 Toyota RAV4 LE | VS | 2016 Nissan Rogue S |
2.5-liter I-4 | Engine | 2.5-liter I-4 |
6-speed automatic | Transmission | Continuously variable |
176 | Horsepower | 170 |
$24,350 | MSRP | $23,290 |
Aside from the spacious interior, both of these compact SUVs offer impressive fuel economies. The 2016 Toyota RAV4 LE gets 24 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway, whereas the 2016 Nissan Rogue S gets 26 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway. They each sit on 17-inch steel wheels and set with front-wheel drive.
When it comes to the warranty, the Toyota RAV4 will have you covered. Toyota offers 24 months or 25,000 miles of a no-cost scheduled maintenance and roadside assistance plan, which is not available on the Nissan Rogue. However, both vehicles do offer a 60 month or 60,000 miles powertrain warranty.
Both vehicles offer the convenience of remote keyless entry as well as steering wheel controls, Bluetooth and a trip computer. The 2016 Toyota RAV4 LE starts to stand out with a few additional standard features that are not available on the 2016 Nissan Rogue S including parking sensors, speed sensitive volume and voice activated audio controls.
Those interested in learning more about the 2016 Toyota RAV4 are encouraged to contact our team here at Cox Toyota for more information. Drivers looking to get behind the wheel of this compact SUV can do so by scheduling a test drive online today.