Toyota RAV4 vs. Nissan Rogue

Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews

Toyota RAV4

$429
Average Annual
Repair Cost

Nissan Rogue

$467
Average Annual
Repair Cost

Overall Reliability Rating

4
Excellent
The Toyota RAV4 Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 3rd out of 26 for compact SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $429 which means it has excellent ownership costs. The severity and frequency of repairs are both much lower than other vehicles, so the RAV4 is one of the more reliable vehicles on the road.
4
Above Average
The Nissan Rogue Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 13th out of 26 for compact SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $467 which means it has excellent ownership costs. The frequency and severity of repairs are both fairly average when compared with all other vehicles.
Cost
Average annual repairs total
$429
inexpensive
expensive
$467
inexpensive
expensive
Frequency
Average annual repair shop visits
0.26
not often
very often
0.33
not often
very often
Severity
Percentage of annual repairs that are urgent
10%
not urgent
urgent
12%
not urgent
urgent

Overall Car Ratings & Details

5 (8)
4 (18)
3 (15)
2 (6)
1
(0)
“Love this car!”
“Love this car!”
5
(0)
4 (4)
3 (3)
2 (2)
1
(0)
The Nissan Rogue ranks highest in value and ranks lowest in fuel economy.
“nice, quiet ride, pretty design, inside particularly!”
“nice, quiet ride, pretty design, inside particularly!”

Vehicle Comparison Rundown

The Toyota RAV4 and the Nissan Rogue are two popular compact SUVs, and have a lot in common in terms of their measurements and abilities.

Both have decent infotainment systems with smartphone integration, and both offer at least 70 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded. Both are also noisy, due to engine noise that comes into the passenger cabin.

The RAV4 has better safety equipment than the Rogue, thanks to its standard Toyota Safety Sense system, and has performed slightly better in crash tests. The RAV4 handles and corners better than the Rogue, as well, and hybrid version is available starting with the 2017 model year.

The Rogue offers a smoother ride and a roomier back seat — and has the option of a third row, though some may find it too crowded. It has a more stylish look and gets better fuel economy than the RAV4.

The right choice for you likely depends on your priorities. If safety is first and foremost, you’ll likely want to look at the Toyota RAV4. But if fuel economy and roominess are more important, check out the Nissan Rogue.