2019 Nissan Rogue vs Toyota RAV4 | Which Should You Pick?

Rogue or RAV? It's hard to go wrong with any compact CUV in America today but how do the two most popular models in America compare? Which one is right for you? Let's discuss.
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[@muhammadnaveed7856]

How do you even think of comparing them. Rav 4 all the way

[@rightlanehog3151]

Agreed.

[@andersonrodriguez8258]

Comparing to the unreliable junk Nissan

[@bextar6365]

Santa Fe all the way against both

[@andersonrodriguez8258]

Bextar636 against the Nissan for sure huyndai is better made

[@kromahj]

@@bextar6365 yea against the Nissan, but not the rav4

[@caglioso]

I’ve had both as family haulers. It’s simple. Lease the Rogue, buy the Rav. The Rogue feels nicer and roomier, but it’s definitely disposable and not reliable enough to keep long term.

[@valentinemason6955]

Oh really?

[@robotech1990]

8 speed trans. That is all i need to know. It is a huge difference. And makes the toyota a winner. Hate CVTs.

[@drj6418]

Alex, great review as always. There is one error you may choose to fix. When you start describing the interiors you start out in the older Rogue, and you mention that it's the RAV4. Otherwise it is another stellar review as we've all come to expect. KUDOS!

[@legambaz]

Can't wait for that full review

[@AwesomeIsMyMotto]

There are two set memory seats in the Rav-4. It's an option on higher trims

[@seanallen5126]

Awesome review as usual ... very meticulous and detailed. Wonderful critique and review of the vehicles. Love from Jamaica.

[@kimevans3641]

Purchased a Hybrid Rav XSE and have had it for a few months. No regrets as far as performance, it's amazing. Had heard that the passenger seat was uncomfortable so that was a concern but it's fine, and i'm picky about comfort! Saving money on gas and less trips to fill it!

[@rightlanehog3151]

I am cheap so I would buy the bare bones LE Hybrid if I was shopping today. From everything I have heard the regular RAV4 has almost been made redundant by the new Hybrid. Next year they will be building RAV4 Hybrids in Kentucky to keep up with demand.

[@galacticmaui2]

CRV vs Rav would have been more competitive to me. I would get a Rav over a rogue any day.

[@jbassoc]

I suggest everyone rent the new Rav4 for a few days before commenting. After test driving a few at various dealers I was ready to buy. I found a Toyota dealer that was part of Toyota Rents. They had a new 2019 Rav4 LE available so I rented it for three days. I put 600 miles on it. I was able to easily achieve 33 to 36 mpg but drives between Sacramento and Reno on hwy 80 were so punishing that I could not wait to return it to dealer. The road noise was deafening from the concrete road, the slightest push on the gas caused a downshift that made the engine roar so loudly that you instinctively took your foot off the gas and the ride quality was beyond abusive, constantly bouncing and jerking us around the cabin. It made the ride home, driving the same road, in my 2005 Highlander a pleasure.

[@omelborpon3159]

Jim Heck, that is useful input. Consumer Reports agrees with you that the ride and engine noise have deteriorated from the previous generation. After two or three years on the new TNGA platform on the RAV4, Toyota will solve some of the problems. (And please, Toyota, give us some really good driver and front passenger seats.) Your suggestion to rent before you buy is always a great idea when contemplating the purchase of any new vehicle, especially one you intend to keep for a while.

[@JJustinXu]

The Hybrid is quieter!

[@alaind831]

Jim, that's very useful info and good idea to rent! I also drive to Reno to ski a lot, so good applicable info as my 07 Acura MDX is great, but looking at better gaz mileage but not if punishing ride and loud... guessing the ybrid might behave quite differently though (quieter, lot more torq, no downshifting).

[@essbee1914]

Fantastic review. Very comprehensive and I love the scale with details of other ranges for comparison Thank You

[@mariamiller1770]

I own both. The Rav is best in town, while I like the Rogue on the highway. The Rav's more maneuverable and the cockpit ergonomics are superior. The significantly larger Rogue is more comfortable, quieter and has more room. Of particular note, the Rogue's front passenger seat is world's better than the Rav's.

[@adamnevis7636]

Nice job Alex!

[@izziereal2010]

Rav 4. It has a stronger engine and a reliable transmission over the Rogue.

[@andersonrodriguez8258]

izziereal2010 everything is more reliable on the RAV4

[@izziereal2010]

@@andersonrodriguez8258 😆

[@afcgeo882]

The Nissan 2.5 is extremely reliable, but the CVT is not. However, the transmission on the Rav4/Camry is having major issues already. Stick to the Hybrid!

[@andersonrodriguez8258]

George L well not according to Scotty after they merge with Renault in 2000 they all crap Nd why would I get the hybrid when is more expensive to fix 😂😂omg batteries mix with a engine Nd doesn’t even have a normal alternator the alternator is part of the hybrid system cost thousand of dollars to fix so goodluck with the hybrid

[@James-rd9mo]

@@afcgeo882 That's the first I've heard of auto transmission issues on the new RAV4/Camry.

[@dawg5387]

Xse looks the best in my opinion out of all the 2019 rav4!

[@pbentsonable]

Rav4 hands down! Not even a competition.

[@moonsapling]

In my country, since 2014, The Rav4 has always been offered with a CVT instead of an automatic. I still choose the Rav4 over the other crossovers, cause Toyota designed the CVT themselves. Brands like Nissan, Subaru etc use Jatco CVTs which we all know suck. In fact, there isnt a case of failed CVT in a Rav4 in my country.

[@LlyleHunter]

The master of the auto review!

[@navi_exl]

I like the styling and prefer the 2019 Nissan Rogue SL fully loaded. My grandma got a 3 year 36,000 mile lease on her gunmetal gray 2019 Nissan Rogue SL with premium package. 34,620$ SUV. It’s a nice SUV with the panoramic sunroof, leather interior, heated seats, heated steering wheel, Nissan pro pilot assist with every single safety feature. Bose audio system with HD radio and Sirius XM, and has apple car play. Push to start, memory seats, carbon fiber door inserts, piano black interior pieces, garage home link with auto dim mirror, 360 around view monitor back up camera with rear sensors, rear cross traffic alert and automatic emergency braking. Has steering assist, blindspot monitoring, you name it.. this Rogue has all the sweet safety features and it’s cheaper than the RAV4. IMO you get more bang for the buck getting an SL Rogue than a XSE or XLE rav4 that can cost more than 40,000$. Not to mention the Rogue has the xenon headlights with fog lights, 19 inch alloy wheels, also has tinted windows, remote start, smart entry, and rear automatic foot activated power tailgate.

[@yeon723]

I agree. psss (I work at nissan too)

[@uactedstupidly]

I purchased the Rav4 hybrid XSE and LOVE it! I am getting between 46 and 51 mpg which blows me away! I drove the Rogue for a week as rental and it was okay but only got 27 mpg out of it and I HATED that the horn honks every time i lock it. I do think the Rav4 is overpriced compared to competition and much less wiggle room for out the door bargaining with dealers, I love the car so was willing to pay a little more than the competition.

[@flakeu]

With that kind of gas mileage, you will recoup the money you overspent very fast. Here in Canada, gas is 1.27$ a liter. Having a car that consumes 35-40% less fuel is a no brainer.

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@flakeu The choice is so obvious that I would not be too surprised if the Hybrid accounts for 50% of RAV4 sales within the next year. Toyota must think the same way because they are currently being made in Japan and Ontario with another 100K per year coming from Kentucky in 2020.

[@kevinbarry71]

If you want a new modern design, extremely good reliability, get a Toyota. If, however, you want an older vehicle, with terrible reliability scores and increase depreciation, then the Nissan is for you.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Nissan is getting justifiably slaughtered in the comments section and I am loving it.

[@InvestBetter.]

The Rav4 Hybrid, at 40 MPG combined, is the best vehicle in this class, and has well over 200 HP The 2021 redesigned Rogue is about a year away

[@normt5463]

No 2019 Hybrid owner is getting 40 mpg on fuelly.com

[@TrubaMoya]

I have 19 rav4 hybrid and the best i could do was 38 mpg on a roadtrip. Not bad

[@normt5463]

@@TrubaMoya that matches my Regal TourX 2.0T with torque vectoring AWD at 65 mph this summer. It is really close to 40 mpg which is amazing for a torque converter 8-speed and turbo-4.

[@TrubaMoya]

@@normt5463 i live around hills and I don't baby the pedal so I am not getting the best millage. On average i get a about 30 mpg in the city

[@flakeu]

@@normt5463It's all about where you drive it and how you drive it. Hybrids will always destroy any gas-only cars in city driving where you stop and go almost every minute. If you only gonna drive at highway speeds, there is no point of having a hybrid.

[@scott8919]

Rav4, hands down. Base hybrid.

[@edweagle]

If the rogue has a Nissan cvt it should be a hard pass for anyone that knows anything about vehicles, period.

[@hippiebits2071]

Ed Yes it still has the notorious Jatco CVT. RAV4 by far the better bet for reliability over the long term

[@audaciousifti]

You pick the Rav because it will last way longer, looks better, and you have the ability to not throw away money

[@stephenhendricks103]

"Last(ing) longer" may not be the highest priority for everyone. The average new car buyer keeps a vehicle for seven years. While it may offend one's Puritan sensibilities that people purchase automobiles without considering how well it will hold up after a decade or more of ownership, doing the math doesn't necessarily suggest that long term durability is economically the best choice.

[@DaRazorback]

The seat memory is available on the RAV4 Limited trims

[@mflowtown]

Nick Muggli XLE premium has the seat memory too. That is my car.

[@jimpease280]

I was uncertain that the slow power liftgate on the RAV4 was going to get fully opened before the end of the video.

[@stephenhendricks103]

LOL...

[@webcomment8895]

10:00? "Bad Romance" on the screen on the Nissan Rogue? Does that refer to the Nissan/Renault partnership?

[@ayamethompson9435]

For me, the look of the rogue but the features of the rav4

[@bogoss3178]

I debated between buying a Rava4 and Nissan Rogue. I like the shape of the Toyota rava4 however I bought a Nissan Rogue 2019 (non-hybrid). It came with a lifetime Powertrain warranty. So even if the transmission fails, it won’t cost anything. And the Rogue was way cheaper than the Rava 4 2019. There was a promotion, and for just 31k TAX INCLUDED, I was able to get the top of line Nissan Rogue with all the options. For the rava4, in order to get the same options than the Nissan Rogue, it would have cost me at least 37K NOT TAX INCLUDED. And at the time I bought my Nissan Rogue, the rava4 2019 didn’t even support android phone, only iPhone. And I love the Nissan Rogue trunk cargo divider utility. It allows you to configure your cargo space in function of your need

[@robertsn6584]

I have a 2019 Nissan rogue. It's nice. Wife has an 18. I went and looked at the new rav 4 before I bought my rogue . Its nice but its def smaller than the rogue for. And fully loaded its about 3 k more than a rogue fully loaded

[@EpicLemonMusic]

Rav4 is bigger than the rogue in every metric besides rear seat room lol?

[@samaanalkhaldi2364]

Definitely, the Rogue needs at least a new direct shift automatic transmission. Thanks, Alex.

[@idkwhyiam9440]

nissan will continue to use those crappy cvt

[@piersandromannino4109]

Rogue has a CVT ! That’s enough to make me choose anything else on the market.

[@James-rd9mo]

Not sure why CVTs get so much hate. I'm an aggressive driver and driven Rav4 V6 last 13 years. Test driving new Rav4 hybrid CVT I'm satisfied with its CVT and performance. While the noise isn't the most pleasant it's not horrible and acceleration is quick and linear. Sofyan from Redline Reviews agrees in his newest Rav4 hybrid review, and he's an enthusiast driver.

[@valdius85]

@@James-rd9mo RAV4 hybrid has eCVT = reliable. Nissan does not

[@mikebagwell8229]

@@valdius85 Huge difference there. eCVT is basically just gearing, CVT is the big adjustable pully.

[@valdius85]

@@mikebagwell8229 Yeah, I know. I just do not want to spend time writing the same thing on every video. I wish people actually know it by now ;) Unless someone really likes JATCO, then I completely understand ;)

[@mikebagwell8229]

@@valdius85 Hahaha Yep. Liking JATCO is like liking '90s Hyundai.

[@JokerG16]

For everyone questioning why he’s comparing the two, whether not you all want to believe it, the Rogue is one of the best selling vehicles in the segment.

[@ELPJM09]

JokerG16 That’s not true. The RAV4 is the best selling SUV in the world. The Rogue doesn’t even come close to sales and reliabilty like Toyota.

[@rncondie]

Nissan cheats. They combine two different models.

[@user-oq3lv6lv7x]

Russell Condie they combine rental sales also

[@modernsoccer1860]

I had the opportunity to drive the top trim rogue and its not even a close race, the rogue has poor road visibilty, uncomfortable to drive surprisingly although new, its beginning to have issues already, the back door will not open automatically and has to be operated from outside just after 1.5 yrs old. The interior surprisingly is old even for top trim. The only difference is that, you get a remote start in the rogue in the top trim.

[@2001WildFlower]

FYI, that Rav4 Hybrid XSE Alex likes so much means coming off almost $10k more. They are not discounting that model in the least in most areas, it is exceeding demand so plenty of dealerships have started charging more than MSRP.

[@ccolivardia]

Alex: “ the RAV4 over here is just umm.... a little more chill” Me: ......~c h i l l ~

[@jimandwendy]

Best mpg I got in my 2019 rav4 awd was 41.3 mpg. Lowest was 36mpg.

[@colleenhenderson8302]

I’d be interested in how you make out with your RAV4 hybrid’s all wheel drive system. I live in eastern Canada, on top of a fairly twisty hill. Lots of snow and ice. Obviously you can’t test it for snow and ice, but will look forward to see how you make out on hills, sand and gravel. Some reviewers find the AWD less than adequate in the hybrid. Thanks for another great review.

[@rightlanehog3151]

A good set of Michelin X-Ice winter tires bolted to the made-in-Canada RAV4 will do just fine. Only the Jeep Cherokee is a true 4X4 in this segment and it will in the garage getting repaired during those snow storms.

[@nspchannel5055]

Nice video Alex. I prefer Rogue (X-Trail), it's more comfortable and roomy inside.

[@Mabeylater293]

U r so uninformed. Ur just the sucker Renault is banking on.

[@LaksitopiNu1867]

Begitu, ya, ßυng Nicho¿? Dibandingkan RAV 4 terbaru ini sekalipun¿

[@nspchannel5055]

Laksito Sanji iya om, berasa sempit mungkin karena 3rd row nya tambahan, dan CVT nya yang harus apik makenya hehe, tapi kalo selebihnya nyaman.

[@jetfuel6043]

TruAgape1234 why does that matter to you? He shared his opinion about comfort. Not reliability.

[@thebeto89ify]

I guess you'll really need to be comfortable while waiting on the side of the road when the cvt overheats and goes out

[@Ben-bs4od]

Australia and New Zealand have stopped shipping the Rav4 due to regenerative hybrid brake issues. does anyone know the safety of hybrid brakes. I once had a NY taxi driver tell me to stay away from hybrids due to problems braking in rain and snow. Any thoughts here? Otherwise this looks like the best suv along with the Santa Fe for the price.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Alex, Comparisons are odious but if we must compare it has to be the RAV4 #Hybrid.

[@mountainhobo]

He did. Watch the video.

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@mountainhobo Of course I watched the video. I was simply reinforcing Alex's wise analysis.

[@rreynolds9056]

I just had a new transmission put into my Rouge (under warranty) with only 21,000mi on the odo. It’s really too bad, it’s comfortable and does well in New England weather. Nissan needs to ditch the CVT fixation.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Nissan needs to ditch Renault and its mediocre engineering standards.

[@tublisvaj8966]

Used to love Nissan used to like 1995 or older

[@JohnnyKReviews]

How’s the ride quality and noise inside both vehicles?

[@tgr.4550]

RIGHT!

[@James-rd9mo]

Haven't test drove the Rogue but Rav4 gas model is loud, especially engine noise (doesn't come with hood blanket. Definitely invest in one of you get a gas Rav4). Road and wind noise are fairly high on both hybrid and gas models of the RAV4 at highway speeds.

[@occckid123]

Rogue is very quiet on the highway and you can get at least 5000 off!

[@atticstattic]

He said that in depth reviews were to come...

[@James-rd9mo]

@@occckid123 $5000 discount for that Nissan replacement transmission 😂

[@jhajhalife5742]

He said the rav4 May be one of the oldest when he first got up front but other than that great review

[@kirbycairo]

If you are just leasing and not purchasing (and not thinking of keeping the vehicle for many years) then just chose which one you like better for driving. But if you hope to keep the vehicle for a long time, then don't go near the Nissan (unless you are prepared to spend 5 thousand to replace the terrible CVT which will fail at some point).

[@quincyrhinehart3635]

I prefer the rogue only because I have this one in the video it have much better Quality in fun to drive it have that Infiniti look to it

[@dragSD666]

Rav4 all the way . If you compare the hybrid model then its even better .

[@zavtra13]

Will you be doing a big comparison of hybrid SUVs?

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

We should do that!

[@zavtra13]

@@AAutoBuyersGuide That would be fantastic! I'm looking forward to the stand alone Rav4 hybrid review as well.

[@adstix]

@@AAutoBuyersGuide especially between the forthcoming Ford Escape Hybrid and the Rav 4 Hybrid please. My check list includes MPG, ground clearance and a heat pump. Thanks Alex 👍

[@user-xt8pw4jn6e]

Mdx sport hybrid ftw

[@cadsux]

I like the Rav4's front because the headlights & grille are similar to the 2015 Mustang. I'd wouldn't mind the upcoming Ford Mustang-like crossover to look similar.

[@SilverScarletSpider]

The Nissan Rogue does look beautiful in the front end. But CVT reliability is a dealbreaker 😔

[@kolyan1980]

Ask Scotty..🤷‍♂️

[@TheCalgarycanuck]

@Justin Rios Apparently you do.

[@TheGatorChompion]

Go with a 94 Celica

[@justsaying4451]

Sal Vastola 😃😃😃😃😆

[@Jeymez]

don't ask him, he's not the end all be all.

[@A_Degenerate_with_Glasses]

Scotty pretty much tells you what Asian-American parents drive because they know better. ;)

[@YashPatel-tl3zi]

You’ll have to do the 2020 Camry vs. 2020 Sonata

[@kiyoshim9593]

Sonata is garbage.

[@JoseHernandez-bq3hu]

Any Nissan with a cvt will be a nice yard decoration in a few years.

[@tinhinnh]

reliabilty is priceless

[@tylerlaughman8793]

umm people hate there 2019 rav 4 to many problems

[@2001WildFlower]

@@tylerlaughman8793 It really is funny to see people trashing the Rogue so much when the actual owners' forums of the vehicles for the current models of both are the exact opposite. Rav4 owners are heated, both gas and hybrid models. Trying to force an official recall kind of mad.

[@joskjj3625]

tyler laughman I don’t hate my 19 rav4 But I did hate my Nissan, Nissan is a dying junk brand so what’s the point of defending Nissan when they are already in the brink of bankruptcy

[@paulm6481]

RAV 4 and it’s regular transmission win before this contest even begins.

[@lanainamerica2043]

RAV 4 has a CVT.

[@paulm6481]

@@lanainamerica2043 RAV-4 has a 8 speed transmission with its regular gas engine. It is the same engine and transmisson combo as in Camry. It has a CVT ONLY for its hybrid.

[@James-rd9mo]

2019 Rav4 hybrids have CVT. All other 2019 models have 8 speed auto transmission.

[@user-oq3lv6lv7x]

Paul M it’s not even supposed to be called a cvt , theres no belt and pulley it goes through the electric motor

[@RyanBlockb5]

I have not seen the review but I can save every one 15 minutes and 15 seconds. Toyota wins.

[@lisaklosinski4947]

I’d like to know about putting a hitch on the back with radar sonar have to call Toyota where is exterior hitch accessory?

[@rightlanehog3151]

A 1,750 lbs tow rating is very respectable for the new RAV4 Hybrid. All around it is easily the best choice in this segment.

[@newchannel1231]

Toyota is more reliable and cheaper for maintenance ... hence it worry free, which very important factor in selecting a car to buy. If Rav4 make their cargo area more versatile (similar to Rogue) it will be best bargain!!

[@rightlanehog3151]

Toyota should add a two row CUV sized between the RAV4 and Highlander to their lineup.

[@reyperez3424]

I have a 2015 Rogue with 60000 miles and not a single issue so far I paid 21000 brand new

[@James-rd9mo]

Give it another 40,000km 💸

[@hmongsunglass8981]

@@James-rd9mo I can say the same about any brand nowadays. Theres just too much shit in them.

[@zachb1598]

2012 rogue with 89k miles over here

[@deni8814]

I would go Rav4, but that 2.5 liter in Rogue has been tried and tested from early Altima days, so its bulletproof, cvt sucks.

[@patricklawrence2755]

FYI...at 9:37 you said "the RAV4 is one of the oldest entries..." while sitting in and showing the Rougue. It struct me since the RAV is brand new for 2019.

[@alwaysiyi272]

Had a rogue for a week and I kinda or I didn't like it. The Pros, its big, and comfy but way too underpowered. And I've been in the RAV hybrid, power was OK, it wasn't fast, sureb it could use a lil bit more power, but it is adequate, and I quite Like the truck stance it has, and I don't see any resmblace with a Cherokee, maybe in the back. And I've been seeing a ton of them here in Texas. So I pick the RAV.

[@kromahj]

It not a sport car, you want fast car, but it charger or mustard

[@alwaysiyi272]

@@kromahj I know it isn't, I'm just saying the RAV felt a little livelier. Cheers

[@JJustinXu]

Agreed! Love my XSE Hybrid!!!!

[@mattc.8887]

Rav4 is great. Just wish they came with better looking wheels

[@James-rd9mo]

Few cars come with nice wheels. I already ordered after market wheels for my XSE hybrid. Gives it a bit more unique look which helps considering there will be a million of these in the road soon enough.

[@bird718]

i really like the new rav4, its fits most of what i want in this market segment.

[@ugeneroca]

Why are there random cricket sounds during the last minutes of the video!?

[@elusivellama]

It's the Rogue's CVT breaking apart.

[@TrubaMoya]

I was deciding between the two and picked neither. Rav4 hybrid is miles better for a few bucks more

[@stephenhendricks103]

If it were "a few bucks more," that would be true. But it may well be as much as $6000 or more comparing MSRP's of top trims of comparably equipped non-hybrid models. And that doesn't take account of the greater likelihood of discounts on the Rogue.

[@TrubaMoya]

​@@stephenhendricks103 For 2019 it's $800 difference between rav4 non hybrid and hybrid for some trims, for top trim it was under 2k. This will pay off very quickly. But the benefit isn't just with gas savings, it's better acceleration and quietness is what you get with hybrid.

[@stephenhendricks103]

@@TrubaMoya Sorry for the misunderstanding. I thought your comment was comparing the RAV4 and the Rogue, not the hybrid vs non-hybrid Rav4. As it happens, I agree that for the RAV4 the relatively minor price difference between hybrid and non-hybrid models is very appealing.

[@JJustinXu]

Stephen Hendricks I got the XSE Hybrid and love it! The mpg is wonderful and the power is plentiful!

[@rncondie]

I test drove the gas and the Hybrid which is $800 more and worth every dollar. I purchased the hybrid XLE and never second guessed the decision. Quick, better mpg and quieter vs gas version.

[@michaeltaylor8857]

Given its age, will the Rogue be changed up significantly for 2020 or 2021?

[@michaeltaylor8857]

Randy Jackson I hope so too. I wonder if the hybrid will change up too. Thanks!

[@BulletSpoung]

Just look at the reputations of both. Toyota has a solid background and Nissan has a lack luster one at best. For me the CVT of the Nissan is my deciding factor plus we also have a RAV4 and trust it 100%. I will admit that the info screen on the Toyota is almost useless, the GPS is maddening.

[@nynthworld4152]

I'll take the Rav 4 every time.👍

[@alliejr]

I think the Nissan Rogue (and Nissan's in general) rate 7/10 in every competitive stat while other competitors from Japan and Korea are 9/10 or 10/10. So the Rogue is "oh-kay" but always "not as good" as competitor-X. The difference comes when you actually visit the Nissan dealer. When you can drive home with a nice Rogue for $5,000 less (15-20% less) than a similar Toyota (or Honda or...), many choose to live with the just "oh-kay" since nothing is really a deal-breaker, even if everything is not as good as the competition.

[@HiPlains1]

This is so true and why Nissan does not make that much money. they sell a lot of cars but their margins are pretty small.

[@davidwli1]

I concur, I leased a 2017 SL Platinum and the discount was about 8000 $ off the MSRP. Rogue is not as good as competitors but value proposition is higher.... hence the popularity

[@alliejr]

@@davidwli1 Enterprise has a ton of Rogue and Rogue Sport models in their fleets so I rent them all the time. They are "just fine", so at $8,000 off a price that is already lower than Toyota or Honda, I 100% get-it if you decide to buy one.

[@tony202931]

Give me that NISSAN!!!!💪😎💪

[@michellehanke1276]

Very informative, thank you!

[@hynsum]

How about reliability of these two brands?

[@JHowardJones]

A large percentage of Nissan is owned by Renault, and quality has slipped ever since they got involved. So Toyota is the easy answer.

[@raymarobedoza3461]

J.Howard.Jone nissan means made in japan.renault company is the problem for nissan.

[@The3masters]

rav4 is a toyota meaning most probably it will last a good amount longer than its competitors

[@johnchen3]

A lot of channels are doing these long term test but can you really tell how reliable they are with just one year? Additionally if you’re leasing, who cares since most will last 3 years and it’s all covered by warranty.

[@afcgeo882]

John Chen Covered or not, who wants to spend time at the service center?

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@afcgeo882 Precisely.

[@LeoTheShortGuy]

RAV4 is better than the rouge but CX5 is my dream.

[@rabbitruck]

NIssan + CVT = crossed off the shopping list.

[@sharilanglot780]

I love the look of the front on the RAV. Doesn't look like sad face it looks rugged and way better than the old lame Nissan.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Calling Nissan lame is unfair to the lame.

[@adstix]

@Toyotajeff did a similar comparison but it didn't seem quite as objective as this one, for obvious reasons!

[@rightlanehog3151]

Toyota Jeff's boss owns a Nissan dealership as well so he probably went easier on the Rogue than he might have.

[@adstix]

@@rightlanehog3151 Absolutely 😜

[@jacobbio]

I would buy the rav4

[@Jaymac720]

I stay away from Nissans. The CVT is a pretty big reason. I don’t like the way they drive, and they’re terribly unreliable. They go out much sooner than traditional automatics. I’ll take the RAV4 for reliability and efficiency

[@legambaz]

How do they drive though? These 2 SUVs are good for pure utility, and not something I would fall in love. They are not good looking in anyway, but at least the Rogue doesn't have that stupid 2nd chin of the Rav4 and the anemic looking butt. Agree the Rav4 should be more reliable as seen in all Toyotas. But I believe the Rogue may be nicer to be in as the last gen felt like a real SUV riding inside while all other Asian SUV felt like they're trying to make the car look tall while the passengers are really sitting low inside guess to preserve whatever handling ability they may come with. On the other hand, since these are purely for utility, reliability should come in very high here. The Rogue is rated as one of the most unreliable SUVs in America recently by Scotty. They have also killed off the hybrid version. I would be very interested to see Alex comparing all the Asian SUVs of the same range in 1 video. I believe that would give me a really good idea how they really perform in all areas.

[@MsDev76]

I would have compared the rav4 and the forester instead of the rogue

[@MCZCOKE]

A few times he was pointing out features on the Rogue and named it the RAV4. Just sayin..

[@rightlanehog3151]

Alex is pumping out these videos so quickly that he misses the occasional glitch in the editing process.

[@Erigion]

I'm 6'1" and the driver's seat position in the RAV4 is horrendous. Passenger's seat is even worse since it's only 4-way, even on a fully loaded Limited. It's so disappointing.

[@rncondie]

I am 6’3” 230 lbs and my XLE hybrid Rav 4 fits nice. Have no idea what you are talking about.

[@JJustinXu]

I’m 6”2 and I fit perfectly in my XSE Hybrid.

[@druzzyaka]

Rogue looks way better than rav4. New Yoyota torque converted automatic transmissions are as reliable as Nissan CVTs. 140k miles and then repair.

[@Theclassicjoystick]

I would close my eyes and choose Toyota.

[@elusivellama]

There is no redeeming quality of the JATCO CVT that's in the Rogue.

[@mikebagwell8229]

Yep. After 60k miles, clunk, and in goes another one.

[@mikefoehr235]

CVT=CANNOT VECTOR TORQUE

[@MarkRVillano]

Alex: I saw something on another channel regarding the tendency of CVT's to freewheel in downhill situations, and that they are not good choices for people who live in or near mountainous terrain because when it comes to modulating downhill speed, the vehicle is overly dependent on the brakes. Is this correct?

[@MagnesiumPC]

Some CVTs have these issues (particularly the ones from JATCO). Aisin has actually been developing CVTs that have some actual physical gears for low range and then switch for higher efficiency at high speeds. CVTs and Automatics don't behave the same way in terms of shifting (obviously) through the band, so its really just dependant on the CVT and manufacturer.

[@MarkRVillano]

@@MagnesiumPC Thanks Zach!

[@Maxwell1989]

@@MarkRVillano Nissan rogue has low range gearing for downhill drive with the CVT

[@Briguy1027]

I have a 2008 Rogue, so maybe the transmission has changed, but I actually notice engine braking when going down steep hills, meaning I use the brakes less. I really like that feature. Not sure if it's because it's a CVT or not.

[@Maxwell1989]

@@Briguy1027 it is the CVT they made it better in 2014 Nissan rogue

[@pramitthebest]

doesn't the rav4 hybrid have CVT transmission also?

[@afcgeo882]

Pramit Bhusal Nope. It has an eCVT, which is a completely different thing. It has a planetary gear set instead of pulleys with a belt/chain. Completely reliable.

[@JJustinXu]

eCVT

[@nattga]

Rogue Hybrid (still in production?) AWD system is mechanical. That’d be my selling point.

[@caglioso]

They still make the Rogue hybrid but it’s not as popular.

[@ELPJM09]

nattga I would never trust a Hybrid from Nissan. That is Toyota specialty.

[@omegabeta3305]

Scotty says get a Celica instead.

[@bodysbyeblinn9194]

Rav 4 no comparison

[@JohnnyUkeOfficial]

Nissan engines are good and reliable. It's their transmissions that are not. Standard automatic transmissions should always be the first choice. Not saying CVTs are horrible, it's just the way they're designed.

[@Zraupp10]

I have a 2018 Nissan rogue hybrid great gas mileage great headroom JUNK headlights I replace them, Like the Toyota RAV4 looks better

[@uww.v]

Are ur leds?

[@Zraupp10]

@@uww.v I don't know I just know you can drive with them on you had to have the high beams on to see anyting, so I replaces them. state law was no greater than 300 candlelight so I put in 233 candlelight now I don't know what the factory headlights were

[@thunderouso6662]

Whatever you need it for is what you'll buy

[@rolan2dr]

I think the rav4 front end looks better.