Are you looking for a dynamic, versatile and capable compact crossover? Look no further than the 2017 Toyota RAV4 at Downeast Toyota. A pioneer in the compact crossover segment, the Toyota RAV4 leads the charge in the class and promises to outperform competitors. Explore the impressive characteristics of the Toyota crossover in this 2017 Toyota RAV4 vs 2017 Nissan Rogue comparison.
Toyota RAV4 editions are available in five trim levels - LE, XLE, SE, Limited and Platinum - with an affordable starting price of just $24,910. A spacious, well-equipped cabin makes the Toyota RAV4 stand out among competitors with cavernous cargo space and a standard Toyota Entune infotainment system that features a 6.1-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth connectivity, a rearview camera and Siri Eyes Free technology. All elements that the Nissan Rogue cannot match. Toyota Safety Sense collision-prevention systems are standard and make the Toyota RAV4 an IIHS Top Safety Pick+.
Key Differences Between the 2017 Toyota RAV4 and 2017 Nissan Rogue
Power, versatility and fuel economy are key characteristics of this 2017 Toyota RAV4 vs 2017 Nissan Rogue comparison that will point you in the right direction. At the heart of the Toyota RAV4 design, you will discover a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that manufactures a fun-to-drive 176-horsepower and is paired with a responsive six-speed automatic transmission. Nissan Rogue models counter with a 170-horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine mated to a lackadaisical continuously variable transmission.
Versatile and capable, the Toyota RAV4 will serve you well on family adventures. An impressive 38.4 cubic feet behind the second row is perfect for day-to-day errands or family road trips and can transform to an impressive 73.4 cubic feet of space when you are faced with more arduous chores. With 39.3 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats, the Nissan Rogue falls in line with the Toyota RAV4, though it falls short when you require more cargo space. Families who plan to tow a small boat, trailer or jet skis on family vacations will find that the 1,500-pound towing capacity of the Toyota RAV4 is a tremendous asset and overshadows the Nissan Rogue.
Efficient fuel-economy ratings are a highlight of the Toyota RAV4 design and are illustrated by the available Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. Armed with a 2.5-liter Atkinson cycle engine that is paired with a high-torque electric motor and a continuously variable transmission, the RAV4 Hybrid makes 194 horsepower. Equipped with Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive, the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid achieves 34 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway. An all-new Nissan Rogue Hybrid employs a 2.0-liter four-cylinder and an electric motor that combine to make a lackluster 176 horsepower.
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