What just a few years ago felt like niche models now comprise the heart of the market.
In this hotly contested compact crossover segment, smaller families can find enough space, along with a little extra space for hauling 'stuff.' The Honda CR-V has just this past year been updated, and although it doesn't look much different its interior layout, ride, and refinement are improved.
The Chevrolet Equinox is another alternative, with a fuel-efficient base four-cylinder engine and interior appointments that are pleasing for the most part; it's also slightly larger than other models in this class.
The Subaru Forester offers standard all-wheel drive at a very competitive price, and its ride quality is impressive.
Kia's Sportage is a little smaller than the rest, and its ride is somewhat rougher while its feature set is strong.
The Toyota RAV4 is now the most dated design in this group; it's one of few vehicles in this class to offer a third-row seat, but it’s barely even usable for kids.
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The 2013 Nissan Rogue may not have excitement in its corner, but its layout, features, and affordability make a lot of sense for smaller families. |
The 2013 Chevrolet Equinox is a good, affordable choice for cost-conscious families, but it doesn't skimp on comfort, safety, or the latest connectivity features. |
The 2013 Honda CR-V hits all the right marks for cost-conscious families—with its interior layout and safety ratings both best-in-class—although it doesn't feel as sprightly as former CR-V models. |
A rakish crossover with a 260-horsepower four on tap, the Kia Sportage reboots its image on a few levels all at once. |
The rugged 2013 Subaru Forester handles well and copes confidently with any weather and road surface--and the XT turbo models are sporty--but its economy-car interior and sluggish automatic remain drawbacks. |
The 2013 Toyota RAV4 excels at mass-market talents like gas mileage and interior room--but for turbocharged fun in a crossover, you'll have to look elsewhere. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $20,310 | $24,225 | $22,795 | $19,000 | $21,295 | $23,300 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 22 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Gas I4 | Gas/Ethanol I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas Flat 4 | Gas I4 |
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| FWD Sport Utility | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | 2WD Sport Utility | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD | Sport Utility Vehicle |
| Style Name | |||||
| FWD 4-Door S | FWD 4-Door LS | 2WD 5-Door LX | 2WD 4-Door Base | 4-Door Manual 2.5X | FWD 4-Door LE (GS) |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sport Utility | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle | 4 Door | Sport Utility Vehicle | 4 Door |
| Transmission | |||||
| Continuously variable ratio | Automatic | Automatic | Manual | Manual | Automatic |
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| 2013 Nissan Rogue vs. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox | 2013 Nissan Rogue vs. 2013 Honda CR-V | 2013 Nissan Rogue vs. 2013 Kia Sportage | 2013 Nissan Rogue vs. 2013 Subaru Forester | 2013 Nissan Rogue vs. 2013 Toyota RAV4 | |
