2009 Nissan Rogue vs. Its Competition

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1 Feb 12, 2009

The Saturn Vue was redesigned last year and offers a choice of four- or six-cylinder engines and a hybrid model.

The Honda CR-V is the class sales leader; it has great interior room, but controversial styling and only a four-cylinder engine.

The Toyota RAV4 offers a third-row seating option as well as a V-6 engine, along with the base four-cylinder.

Ford’s Escape also has four- and six-cylinder options, along with a Hybrid model that bests the bunch in fuel economy.

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Meta Rating
7.6 Nissan’s Rogue is a fuel-efficient compact crossover that really is the right size at the right time.	7.4 Though it looks decidedly old-school, the Ford Escape is a solid and stylish five-passenger, compact SUV that has been kept up-to-date.	8 With its available V-6 engine, the 2009 Saturn Vue is a bit more fun to drive than other compact SUVs; otherwise it’s not a standout.	7.8 The 2008 Honda CR-V doesn't have hip style or performance on tap, but it has the security, utility, and frugality that many sensible moms want.	7.6 The 2008 Toyota RAV4 brings a little more space than most compact SUVs without a mid-size price.
MSRP From
$20,220	$20,435	$23,280	$20,700	$21,500
Gas Mileage
21 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy	17 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy	16 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy	20 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy	19 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy
Engine
Gas I4	Gas I4	Gas I4	Gas I4	Gas I4
EPA Class
FWD Sport Utility	2WD Sport Utility Vehicles	2WD Sport Utility Vehicle	2WD Sport Utility	2WD Sport Utility Vehicle
Style Name
FWD 4dr S	FWD 4dr I4 Man XLS	FWD 4dr I4 XE	2WD 5dr LX	FWD 4dr 4-cyl 4-Spd AT (Natl)
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5	5	5	5	5
Passenger Doors
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Body Style
4 Door	4 Door	4 Door SUV	5 Door	4 Door
Transmission
Continuously Variable	Manual w/OD	Automatic w/OD	Automatic	Automatic w/OD