Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Nissan Rogue Review

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the Toyota FJ Cruiser packs quite a punch and will knock the Nissan Rogue down a few rungs. On the other hand, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Drivetrain
The Toyota FJ Cruiser has a more sizeable engine than the Nissan Rogue. Note 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser as far as torque. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Toyota FJ Cruiser is tremendously more powerful than the Nissan Rogue.

Utility
Neither the Rogue nor the Toyota FJ Cruiser has a marked advantage as far as seating capacity. The Toyota is a better choice than the Rogue when it comes to hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of suitcases or sizeable dogs. Towing is substantially more the Toyota FJ Cruiser's forte than it is the Nissan's.

Convenience
You will quite certainly have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the FJ Cruiser than with the Nissan Rogue.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Toyota FJ Cruiser offers a bit more head room than the Nissan Rogue, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The Nissan Rogue offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Toyota FJ Cruiser does.

Dimensions
The Toyota FJ Cruiser is significantly heavier than the Nissan Rogue. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Toyota FJ Cruiser than the Nissan Rogue because of its larger tank. The Nissan Rogue and the Toyota FJ Cruiser compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
When it comes to fuel economy, the Nissan Rogue has the Toyota beat. The Toyota pales in comparison to the Nissan Rogue in terms of fuel economy. When it comes to MSRP, the Nissan Rogue costs substantially less than the Toyota FJ Cruiser. The Nissan Rogue will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Toyota FJ Cruiser.

Warranty
The Toyota FJ Cruiser and the Nissan have the same basic after-sale protection.