Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Rogue Review

Performance
As far as horsepower, the Nissan Xterra packs quite a punch and will knock the Rogue down a few rungs. On the other hand, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Drivetrain
The Nissan Xterra has a more sizeable engine than the Nissan Rogue. Remember that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. The Nissan Rogue could learn a lesson or two from the Xterra regarding torque. Torque equals pickup, and the Xterra will have picked up and gone by the time the Rogue finally gets moving.

Utility
Neither the Nissan Rogue nor the Nissan Xterra has a marked advantage when it comes to seating capacity. The Xterra is likely a better choice than the Nissan Rogue when it comes to hauling capacity, especially if you often need to carry a lot of stuff or large animals. Towing is significantly more the Nissan Xterra's forte than it is the Nissan Rogue's.

Convenience
You'll likely take the Nissan Xterra for a fill-up approximately as often as the Nissan Rogue.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Nissan Rogue offers a bit more head room than the Nissan Xterra, there really isn't much of a difference. The Xterra is not particularly more spacious for your passengers than the Nissan Rogue.

Dimensions
The Nissan Xterra is significantly more bulky than the Rogue. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Nissan Xterra than the Nissan Rogue because of its bigger tank. The Xterra and the Rogue compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
With respect to gas mileage, the Nissan Rogue beats the Nissan Xterra. The Nissan Xterra consumes a lot of gas compared to the Nissan Rogue. When it comes to MSRP, the Nissan Xterra costs substantially more than the Nissan Rogue. The Nissan Rogue will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Nissan Xterra. The Nissan Xterra will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the Nissan Rogue.

Overview
The Nissan Xterra and the Nissan Rogue have the same basic after-sale protection.