
The Nissan Rogue has a comfortable cabin with a small but unique third row.
It rides nicely but lacks any sporty pretense.
The Mazda CX-5 offers excellent driving dynamics, but isn't very quick, much like the Honda CR-V.
The Hyundai Santa Fe Sport offers good looks and better performance from its turbocharged model.
The Toyota RAV4 only offers a four-cylinder engine but is more attractive than ever before.
The Ford Escape may present the highest mountain to climb here, with good driving dynamics, extra power, and more technology than anything else in the segment.
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The 2016 Nissan Rogue offers excellent fuel economy, an upscale interior, and a smooth, but uninspired ride. The available third-row seat is too small for most buyers. |
The 2016 Ford Escape gives up a little comfort and utility in its quest to be the most exciting crossover SUV to drive. |
The 2016 Mazda CX-5 is one of the more athletic crossovers; high gas mileage and high style just add to the value. |
The 2016 Toyota RAV4 is a competent crossover utility with a new Hybrid model this year, updated safety systems, and lots of interior space. |
The 2015 Honda CR-V is neither sporty nor particularly quick, but fuel efficiency is excellent and it prioritizes interior space, earnest practicality, and cleverly chosen features in a way that buyers appear to crave. |
MSRP From | ||||
$23,330 | $23,590 | $21,795 | $24,350 | $23,445 |
Gas Mileage | ||||
25 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 24 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 26 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy |
Engine | ||||
Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
EPA Class | ||||
Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD |
Style Name | ||||
FWD 4-Door S | FWD 4-Door S | 2016.5 FWD 4-Door Manual Sport | FWD 4-Door LE (SE) | 2WD 5-Door LX |
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 | ||||
Sport Utility | Sport Utility | 2016.5 Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
Transmission | ||||
CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | ||||
2016 Nissan Rogue vs. 2016 Ford Escape | 2016 Nissan Rogue vs. 2016 Mazda CX-5 | 2016 Nissan Rogue vs. 2016 Toyota RAV4 | 2016 Nissan Rogue vs. 2015 Honda CR-V |