Under the hood Nissan's 2016 Rogue compact SUV is powered by a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine matched to an Xtronic continuously variable transmission (CVT) that is well-suited for everyday driving, but as we mentioned in our Driving Impressions, is not as powerful as what's found in many rivals. For those who need a vehicle that can tackle a variety of driving conditions and road surfaces, AWD is available and extracts only a minimal reduction in fuel economy vs. front-wheel-drive (FWD) models The Nissan Rogue's tow rating is only 1,000 pounds. If that is important to you, know that a Jeep Cherokee is rated to tow up to 4,500 pounds. 2.5-liter inline-4170 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm175 Ib-ft of torque @ 4,400 rpmEPA city/ highway fuel economy: 26/33 mpg (FWD), 25/32 mpg (AWD)