Nissan Murano vs Mazda CX-3
Overview | |
MSRP$31,730 | MSRP$20,390 |
Listings285 | Listings50 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe 2020 Nissan Murano continues to offer buyers an upmarket alternative to the Nissan Rogue. The highlights of the Murano are numerous, but it also faces an uphill battle as its rapidly-aging generation faces new competition from models specifically designed for empty nesters like the Murano is. | |
Reviews SummaryTiny and impractical, comfortably seating just two people, in need of more power, yet plenty of fun to drive, the 2019 Mazda CX-3 is the Miata of SUVs. It competes against other inexpensive entry-level crossovers ranging from the Buick Encore to the Toyota C-HR, swapping outright utility for stylish good looks and rousing dynamics. You don’t buy a Mazda CX-3 for off-roading capability or spending sprees at the local IKEA. You buy it because it looks terrific and is a joy to pilot, putting a smile on your face whether you’re commuting, running errands, or heading out for a drive just because. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 260 hp V6 | Engine2.0L 148 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower260 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower148 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 260 hp V6 | Engine Name2.0L 148 hp I4 |
Torque240 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque146 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm |
Horsepower260 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower148 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space32.1 cu ft | Cargo Space12.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3823 lbs | Curb Weight2809 lbs |
Height67.8 in | Height60.7 in |
Length192.8 in | Length168.3 in |
Width75.4 in | Width69.6 in |
Wheelbase111.2 in | Wheelbase101.2 in |
Maximum Payload1287 lbs | Maximum Payload1031 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $31,730 | $20,390 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.0 out of 10Read full review | 7.8 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The 2020 Nissan Murano continues to offer buyers an upmarket alternative to the Nissan Rogue. The highlights of the Murano are numerous, but it also faces an uphill battle as its rapidly-aging generation faces new competition from models specifically designed for empty nesters like the Murano is. | Tiny and impractical, comfortably seating just two people, in need of more power, yet plenty of fun to drive, the 2019 Mazda CX-3 is the Miata of SUVs. It competes against other inexpensive entry-level crossovers ranging from the Buick Encore to the Toyota C-HR, swapping outright utility for stylish good looks and rousing dynamics. You don’t buy a Mazda CX-3 for off-roading capability or spending sprees at the local IKEA. You buy it because it looks terrific and is a joy to pilot, putting a smile on your face whether you’re commuting, running errands, or heading out for a drive just because. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 260 hp V6 | 2.0L 148 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 260 hp @ 6000 rpm | 148 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 260 hp V6 | 2.0L 148 hp I4 |
Torque | 240 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 146 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm |
Horsepower | 260 hp @ 6000 rpm | 148 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 32.1 cu ft | 12.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3823 lbs | 2809 lbs |
Height | 67.8 in | 60.7 in |
Length | 192.8 in | 168.3 in |
Width | 75.4 in | 69.6 in |
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 101.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1287 lbs | 1031 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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