
The 2021 Nissan Rogue faces tough competition that offers advanced powertrains with hybrid and plug-in hybrid options.
Hybrid versions of the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, and Ford Escape meet or exceed 40 mpg city.
Plug-in versions of the RAV4 Prime and Escape PHEV offer 42 miles and 37 miles of all-electric range, respectively.
The Mazda CX-5 gives shoppers a sportier, premium option, while the Subaru Forester with standard all-wheel drive honors the utility part of this small sport utility class.
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The 2021 Nissan Rogue nudges its way upstream with a more refined ride and more standard features but the powertrain doesn’t take any steps forward. |
The 2021 Ford Escape is the softer side of the Blue Oval’s small crossover 1-2 combo. |
The 2021 Honda CR-V wins hundreds of thousands of wallets each year and it’s no surprise: it’s spacious, comfortable, efficient, and quiet. |
The 2021 Mazda CX-5 crossover has some priorities out of order; it doles out fine handling while it delivers a skimpy back seat. |
A recent Best Car To Buy winner, the 2021 Subaru Forester notches big wins in utility and safety as one of our most recommended crossover SUVs. |
The 2021 Toyota RAV4 is the meat-and-potatoes crossover for many buyers; the RAV4 Prime supplies the all-electric range. |
MSRP From | |||||
$25,650 | $24,885 | $25,350 | $25,270 | $24,795 | $26,150 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
25 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 37 MPG Hwy | 27 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 26 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded H-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
EPA Class | |||||
Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 4WD | Small SUV 2WD |
Style Name | |||||
FWD S | S FWD | LX 2WD | Sport FWD | CVT | LE FWD (SE) |
Drivetrain | |||||
Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel | 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 | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
Transmission | |||||
CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2021 Nissan Rogue vs. 2021 Ford Escape | 2021 Nissan Rogue vs. 2021 Honda CR-V | 2021 Nissan Rogue vs. 2021 Mazda CX-5 | 2021 Nissan Rogue vs. 2021 Subaru Forester | 2021 Nissan Rogue vs. 2021 Toyota RAV4 |