2025 Nissan Rogue vs. 2025 Toyota Highlander Review

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2025 Nissan
Rogue

MSRP*: $28,590 to $39,990
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2025 Toyota
Highlander

MSRP*: $39,820 to $52,225
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MPG - City 27 - 30 MPG 21 - 22 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 - 37 MPG 28 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 72.4 - 74.1 ft3 84.3 ft3
Engine
  • 201-hp, 1.5-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 265-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 201 hp 265 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 183.0 in 194.9 - 197.4 in
Exterior Width 72.4 in 76.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.5 in
Rear 38.5 in
Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.7 in
Head Room Front 39.2 - 41.1 in
Rear 37.8 - 39.2 in
Front 38.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.1 - 39.4 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Nissan Rogue offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Toyota Highlander, with comparable head- and legroom. The Nissan Rogue offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Toyota Highlander, making it a little more comfortable for the driver and front passenger.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Nissan Rogue as you will with the Toyota Highlander, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Nissan Rogue is a better financial choice over the Toyota Highlander, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Nissan Rogue is much slimmer than the Toyota Highlander, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Nissan Rogue, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Toyota Highlander.

Handling
The Nissan Rogue has a smaller turning radius than the Toyota Highlander, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Toyota Highlander is clearly the choice over the Nissan Rogue for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Nissan Rogue has a lot less horsepower than the Toyota Highlander.

Powertrain
The Nissan Rogue has much lower torque than the Toyota Highlander, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Nissan Rogue seats a lot fewer people than the Toyota Highlander. The Nissan Rogue has less cargo space than the Toyota Highlander, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.