2023 Toyota RAV4 vs Nissan Rogue: I Compare so You Can Decide! Who WINS? 

I just leased this exact 2023 Rogue SL two weeks ago and absolutely love it! We had a 2018, 2021, and now the 2023 since we lease them. Never had any problems. Fun and comfortable to drive!

This was the best and funny review that I have seen on RU-vid in a long time. Great job and thank you for the review. I am in the process of looking at a new vehicle for my wife and these are the 2 that I am looking at.

We rented the Rogue two weeks ago for our spring break trip. We loved it so much we went ahead and bought the premium version today 😂

GREAT INFORMATIVE VIDEO IVE EVER SEEN ON HERE REGARDING THESE VEHICLES! U did not leave anything out!! Thankyou! U actually helped me to decide. And I decided I’m going to go with the Nissan rogue. I was never a rav4 kinda gal anyways btw your HILARIOUS I love your funny clever musical humor

I am proud owner of RAV 4 2022 Hybrid XLE, registered on January 2023. Fantastic car, I love it! Thanks Toyota for this product, really economic and useful SUV.

I just traded my 2019 Rogue SV for a 2024 Rogue SV premium. I’m impressed with the upgrades. The 2024 has more bells and whistles than my old Rogue. And the panoramic window above is a nice touch to have… but not as important to me. I love the heated steering and seats and all the driving assistance options. I love the camera on the 2024. Overall… I was very happy with the 2019 build and stayed loyal to Nissan. Note: I’m not a huge driver… my 2019 had less than 22K miles on it. Never had any problem with it.

I feel the Rogue was a clear winner. I’ve owned each Toyota and Nissans I feel the engineering always goes a bit further with Nissan.

My wife's 2021 RAV4 XLE Premium AWD is at the dealership getting a new charcoal canister after an incident with running over a deer. Now we have a 24 Rogue SV AWD as a rental. I find the Rogue much more comfortable in the seats and I'm very impressed by the power from the 3 cylinder turbo.... I know Nissan isn't known for long term durability in their power trains but that aside, The Rogue is the power and comfort winner for me.

I have a Ford Escape and I love it, but I just love this guy he has so much energy.

My husband and I test drove the RAV4, CRV and the Rogue. Rogue was the clear winner for us and I’m a Honda girl so we were surprised. The RAV4 was comfortable but just too small. We felt like we were on top of each other and the doors were too close. We aren’t big people. We are tall and so are our kids. The kiddos legs had NO ROOM in the back. Hard pass. Loved driving the CRV, plenty of room but the seats felt like concrete so another hard pass. We couldn’t be happier with the Rogue. The driving experience is definitely more luxurious than the others. Reliability? Only time will tell… hoping for the best. I know they have a bad rap but then I also know many people with Nissans and not a single one has had an issue.

I’m going to have to say the 2023 Nissan Rogue because I’ve already bought it. I bought it 3 weeks ago! I’ve had a Toyota Camry and had no trouble with it. Toyota makes good vehicles. I sure hope my Rogue will be a good Nissan too!

Of the gas versions, I give the RAV4 the edge. They're very close in a lot of the comparisons, but the reliability of the RAV4's 2.5 4-banger over the smaller turbocharged Rogue puts the RAV4 over the top. Personally, I'd go with the hybrid, which would push it even higher. I also find the Toyota instrument/button layout more intuitive for my tastes.

Bought a 2020 rav 4 hybrid for my wife 40 mpg and its comfortable but I like the rogue I test drove it was nice

Great video comparing the two SUVs the Rouge for me 👍

😂 Your wittiness just won you a new subscriber.

I was comparing the two before I bought the Rogue in summer. One of the biggest deciding factor was the second row seat. The Rogue is more comfortable than the RAV4. The interior in overal was better as well. The ride quality on the RAV4 is a bit rough, and the engine is loud. The Rogue is much more refined on this.

Just traded a 2022 rav4 limited with 7800 miles. The rav4 was like driving a cheap rental car. We love our new 2024 rouge platinum. Both good cars...

No doubt...Rogue drives gr8.beautifully designed in and out as well.

I have a 2005 Nissan Altima (19 years old, over 220,000 km) that has been an excellent vehicle for me. I have wanted to purchase the Rogue for at least 5 years, but a new vehicle is out of my reach. My first car in the early 70’s was a Toyota Corolla, which was great - really liked Toyotas. But, somewhere along the line, I’ve discovered Nissan and it has never failed me. My choice ….. Nissan ROGUE. Thank you for your excellent comparison.

I am a huge Toyota fan, but I bought a 2023 Rogue. So many more features for the driver that I wanted on the inside of the Rogues.

Jeff's personality always makes my day. I love watching this dude's vids. 1 point Miyagi Do lmao

Rogue might be cheaper but I’m taking the RAV4 any day. Can’t go wrong with them.

These were both in my potential buy options back in 21 but I ended up going subaru. If forced between these two, the rogue is fine but I just can't help but go for the rav4 primarily because of the difference in overall reputation between the two companies

Every car is shiny, sparkling and reliable when new. How they will be in 10 years should be considered when buying them. Maybe you can squeeze a few thousand extra kms from the brakes of that RAV4. Maybe you won't have to change the transmission fluid, shocks, bushings and engine mounts that often. It's those little things that make the difference.

They dont even compare anymore. The crv and rogue are the finest options.

Love the Rouge ❤

Resell isn't that different in 10yrs. 4yr old rav4 is $4k more than a 2yr old rogue. Example 2020 rav4 w/ 50k miles - $24-26k +10yrs The 14y/o rav4 will have approx 150k miles and be worth $6k-7k A 22rogue with 40k miles -$20-22k +10yrs The 12y/o rogue with 150k miles will be worth $4500-$5500 Both depreciate down to about $2-3k of each other with the rav4 being worth more but the starting point of a rav4 is also about $4k more. Rogue saves in gas but possibly cost more in maintenance. Tough choice

Rogue, hands down winner.

Depends if I'm leasing or buying. I would lease Nissan all day, but if I was buying definitely going with Toyota.

I love Toyota but I like the ride on the Nissan better

Hands down, Rogue

rogue my love

Rav4 all day long and twice on Sundays best selling SUV in USA for a reason, best resell value and most reliable car in the market,, no cvt and no turbo engine what else can you ask for it... 💪

My ADHD has the same energy level as your ADHD and so I watched a 27 minute video and it wasn't horrible and I subscribed.

Toyota all day, they stand behind their vehicles

I have a RAV4 2016 not a problem, but dealers' purchase transaction "HELL" on earth. I have three Rogue and purchased transactions easy not many problems.

The Rav4 is LOUD inside. It feels like a child's toy. Rogue has the better engine and interior.

What I understood after reading the comments from most of the reviews is..though RAV4 and CRV are the best selling cars but still Rogue and CX5 have a separate fan bases and they like those cars so much for their own reasons 😊

Thanks for the video! My heart would go for the Rogue but my brain would go for the RAV4 despite its flaws.

Nissan, like Kia Hyundai has Slick interior but comes up short on the drivetrain.

Really wish more car makers put a power passenger seat in mid-trim levels

Everyone always says Toyota has the best engines, but I’ve never been a fan on how Toyota cars look…

Rav4, definitely.

Leaning towards Roque❤❤❤

Thanks for doing this comparison. I wonder if you can do a review of the latest Toyota Corolla Cross?

My wife has a rav 4 2022, my daughter also 2022. Both limited, but both came with different options. This is what tics me coff about toyota/lexus. When you ask for top of the line you expect FULL OPTIONS !!! but not with toyota/lexus. I own a hyundai limited. Full options !!! Remote start, blue link with remote start with 4 options for the different seasons. We take my car 90 % of the time !!! Better ride, smart park, not even close !!!

An alternative to the Rogue is the Mitsubishi Outlander..It's the sister to the Rogue and shares the same platform. However, it has the naturally aspirated 2.5 4 cyl engine used in prior year rogues. It's a bit slower off the line but some consider it more reliable..plus the Outlander is made in Japan and has a gorgeous quiet interior.

This was my decision, and I was trying hard to get the rav4 for my wife. But they are very popular and were very inflexible . I got the rogue s for a huge discount brand new and for much less than the rav4.

Why not use the Base Models ? Both should have been White in color. I've leased several RAV4's. I woulh have leased another but 2004 very hard to get . NISSAN ROGUE had 0% financing for 2 yr, Lease. Only had the ROGUE since Feb. So far I like it !

Good comparision, i gots the plats with 1.5T and its so fully loaded feature's don't think the Rav can even compare on that trim level.

The rav4's interior looks chunky. I like the rogue overall

Like the dance. Good information

Cant stand Toyota's vehicle designs. Style i like Nissan, but overall Totota has higher quality. However Scotty Kilmer says these new Rav4s are crap.

I like how you consider these being "small SUVs" :). In Europe this Rogue (Xtrail) is the biggest Nissan you can buy.

Rogue for one or two years. The RAV4 if you want something reliable after that.

I love both SUVs 🚙, I love the Rogue for the styling and the technology and the RAV4 for the quality/reliability. I looked at the Tiguan, the CX-5, the Tucson and the CR-V. The CR-V handling was kind of lackluster, the Tiguan the maintenance would be too expensive for me but drove like an Audi and the Tucson was a very smooth ride but the resale value would be not so good along with getting bored 🥱 with it after 3-5 years. The Rogue has impeccable performance, handling and great styling. The RAV4 has the Lexus like handling and some pretty good safety features along with the reliability. I wanted the Rogue but the RAV4 would be more reliable as I heard bad reviews on the Rogue. My final decision is going to be the RAV4 Limited or Lexus NX250 Premium. The CX-5 is a great choice with great performance, reliability and handling along with safety features that are great but it is too cramped for me.

If your intention is to keep your vehicle a long time, Rav4 is my choice, mainly because of its 2.5's engine reputation, the 8 speed transmission, and the timing chain. The Rogue has a timing belt, and a CVT transmission (basically a belt). Nissan do offer more electronic gizmos, but those gizmos don't make the vehicle trouble free or last any longer. Toyota will get you there reliably, for a VERY long time.

I'm curious if you have noticed the Rogue's turbo having a annoying low grade spinning/grinding/whining sound that shows up between 15-45 mph and more specifically when the car is coasting (foot pressure removed from accelerator pedal)? I bought a 2023 Platinum AWD. I love the car, in general. But I did not hear that awful low grade high pitched grinding whistle before i took the car home. I only noticed at after I had a chance to drive it around town by myself. I took it to the dealer and they tested another one they had there that was just delivered from the factory. It had the same characteristic. I was told it was a characteristic of the turbo design and it was not defective. I'm wondering how many owners of the 2022/2023 version (those are the years with the newer turbo charged engine) have noticed this too? Or if anyone doing reviews has noticed it? The solution is to have music playing all the time, then you don't hear it. Also above 40-45 mpg or on the highway, it's not noticable because of the road and wind noise being louder than the turbo whine.

The Rogue with a 3 cylinder turbo engine and cvt transmission, I expect the Toyota will have better long term reliability.

I’d definitely choose RAV4 over the Nissan here, I like the 2.5 over the 1.5, and could put a turbo on that if you wanted still. Also I do prefer the design of it and the clearance is technically better for the RAV4. I did a lot of looking around before getting my last car, and did get a RAV4, albeit the 2022. I love it and wouldn’t want to change it out for anything really. That said, the fact the Nissan Seats fold down all the way, and that cool storage area under the center console were super rad and I’d love to see those implemented into the RAV. Overall though, I’d say they’re both pretty cool, but final decision considerations I’d be looking into would be the reputation and reliability and at least when I looked into it: The Toyota RAV4 Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 3rd out of 26 for compact SUVs, and The Nissan Rogue Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 13th out of 26 for compact SUVs.

Toyota's dependable for 200,000 miles easy Nissan I have to research

Nissan wins until the moment the CVT breaks...

I like how the Rogue looks both exterior & interior. But I like RAV4’s engine better.

You don't want a turbo or CVT transmission. Both will bring you trouble. The Toyota will outlast the Nissan hands down.

I own a 2023 rogue and my wife owns the 2023 rav 4. Ibwould say that Rav is a little coatful for what you get. Both reliable though.

Jeff, will you do a comparison between the 2024 RAV4 and the 2024 Venza Limited??

Looks goes to Rogue. Rav 4 was cool 6 years back Now, I’d prefer the 2.5 hybrid over the Rogue’s 3 cylinder. Id entertain Leasing the Rogue but I wouldnt want to keep a unique engine long term

Rav4 will last 10 yrs problem free

The Rav 4 is FUGLY! The Rogue looks hip and fresh. The Rav 4 looks old and dated.

Go for Rav4! I used to have driving the nissan and once day when I was driving on road the molding body was dropped off ! It was ridiculous!

Wow, tough choice. Who is your winner?

Im torn.. I love the look and features of the Rogue but the reliability and longevity of the RAV4. In context, I can easily put 100000 miles on it within a few years.

Thx sir

Overall better off with the rav 4 because it’s a regular transmission 😮 Nissan has a lot of problems with their cvt transmission. I worked for yellow freight and we had the contract for Nissan and Toyota picking up defective transmissions. I would go to Nissan and some days pick up 10 to 40 transmissions. Toyota would have about one 1️⃣ 😊

Jeff, The RAV4 Hybrid is the clear winner.

Rogue - Good interior, comfort and smooth riding. RAV4 - Reliability, better resale and good mpgs on hybrid trims.

Toyota is more reliable

You buy the Toyota, always. The Nissan is alright, but then you still buy the Toyota. Better resale, better reliability, better designed and engineered. You get the Nissan because you inherited it! 😅

The Rogue looks like it's smiling. The RAV4 looks like a scowl.

Jeff you still work for Toyota?

The one without CVT

Unfortunately Nissan has lost so much ground since the 70’s. I don’t see them ever catching up again. Long term not many Nissan vehicles keep high values like a Toyota does. The 240Z & Roadster days of the 60’s & 70’s are long gone.

Roge

Rav4 is a good choice

Did I miss it...does the driver's seat adjust up and down? (I know the passenger front seat does not)

I would pick Rogue if not for the recent class action lawsuit. This new engine seems to have some problems with gas smell/oil dilution. Hopefully, Nissan will do something about it quickly and I will be able to change my mind.

The only problem that I found with the Rogue is..handling is not good especially while maneuvering and the body rolling makes it uncomfortable and non-confident otherwise it's a fantastic car.

Nissan will break before it reaches 100k. Rav4 will probably outlive you.

Of course the rav wins….rav will be on the road longer

The Rogue is obviously better overall but Toyota is much better at marketing and protecting their brand, giving people the impression their vehicles are more reliable.

You never drove them.

CVT no thanks

Rogue gets a lot rust underneath within 2year of being new.

Don’t listen to a word this guy says. The Rogue is terrible. It is ok for 60k miles but that is it. The Toyota will last at least 300k miles

Rogue!!

I’d go with the RAV4 every time, at least by the time you pay it off it’ll still be running.

We started looking for a new vehicle this last Monday. We had talked about the Toyota and some of the reviews made comments about the newer ones being tinny. Then we looked hard at the Mitsubishi Outlander which we liked. It seemed simpler. But then the dealer told me he could do a really good deal on the Nissan! Now in 73 cars we’ve never owned a Nissan so this is new for us. But so far we love it.

Rogue by far !!!

Nissan rogue ❤

Going to be selling our old faithful 2013 Subaru Outback limited, and either get another Outback or a Rogue Platinum . We test drove both. 2024 Rogue has some nice changes over the 2023.