Nissan Murano vs Nissan Pathfinder
Overview | |
MSRP$32,810 | MSRP$35,320 |
Average price$20,674 | Average price$22,779 |
Listings9498 | Listings9585 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryWhile most midsize SUVs offer three rows, the 2021 Nissan Murano focuses on two rows of comfortable seating. Rivals like the Honda Passport have come on the scene in recent years, but Nissan’s comfortable crossover never left. The Murano was introduced in 2002 as a 2003 model, and the third generation arrived for the 2015 model year. Last refreshed for 2019, the Murano carries over into the 2021 model year largely unchanged, although it does get some additional standard safety features. | |
Reviews SummaryEvery car shopper out there has a hierarchy of needs. They put some needs above other needs. Whether you are looking for the best fuel economy, the most cargo space, or the newest tech and safety features, certain vehicles excel in some areas or falls behind in others. The 2023 Nissan Pathfinder does not stand out courtesy of any one particular characteristic, but much like the people shopping for it, the Pathfinder is a combination of attributes in one vehicle. For the 2023 model year, Nissan has introduced the Rock Creek edition. It’s a more rugged version of the Pathfinder. That’s a bit ironic because, like many entrants in this family-hauling segment, the Pathfinder started out decades ago as tough, truck-based SUVs. So while the Pathfinder has evolved into a more comfortable vehicle, the Rock Creek appears to be an attempt to capture the spirit of the early Nissan SUVs. So, how does the Pathfinder stack up within the popular and hotly contested midsize SUV segment? And does the Rock Creek warrant attention as an off-road vehicle? | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 260 hp V6 | Engine3.5L 284 hp V6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower260 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower284 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway27 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 260 hp V6 | Engine Name3.5L 284 hp V6 |
Torque240 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque259 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
Horsepower260 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower284 hp @ 6400 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway27 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity8 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space32.1 cu ft | Cargo Space16.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3833 lbs | Curb Weight4317 lbs |
Height67.8 in | Height70.9 in |
Length192.8 in | Length197.7 in |
Width75.4 in | Width77.9 in |
Wheelbase111.2 in | Wheelbase114.2 in |
Maximum Payload1277 lbs | Maximum Payload1583 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | Standard Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $32,810 | $35,320 |
Average price | $20,674 | $22,779 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.3 |
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 8.2 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | While most midsize SUVs offer three rows, the 2021 Nissan Murano focuses on two rows of comfortable seating. Rivals like the Honda Passport have come on the scene in recent years, but Nissan’s comfortable crossover never left. The Murano was introduced in 2002 as a 2003 model, and the third generation arrived for the 2015 model year. Last refreshed for 2019, the Murano carries over into the 2021 model year largely unchanged, although it does get some additional standard safety features. | Every car shopper out there has a hierarchy of needs. They put some needs above other needs. Whether you are looking for the best fuel economy, the most cargo space, or the newest tech and safety features, certain vehicles excel in some areas or falls behind in others. The 2023 Nissan Pathfinder does not stand out courtesy of any one particular characteristic, but much like the people shopping for it, the Pathfinder is a combination of attributes in one vehicle. For the 2023 model year, Nissan has introduced the Rock Creek edition. It’s a more rugged version of the Pathfinder. That’s a bit ironic because, like many entrants in this family-hauling segment, the Pathfinder started out decades ago as tough, truck-based SUVs. So while the Pathfinder has evolved into a more comfortable vehicle, the Rock Creek appears to be an attempt to capture the spirit of the early Nissan SUVs. So, how does the Pathfinder stack up within the popular and hotly contested midsize SUV segment? And does the Rock Creek warrant attention as an off-road vehicle? |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 260 hp V6 | 3.5L 284 hp V6 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 8 |
Horsepower | 260 hp @ 6000 rpm | 284 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 27 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 260 hp V6 | 3.5L 284 hp V6 |
Torque | 240 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 259 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
Horsepower | 260 hp @ 6000 rpm | 284 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 27 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 8 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 32.1 cu ft | 16.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3833 lbs | 4317 lbs |
Height | 67.8 in | 70.9 in |
Length | 192.8 in | 197.7 in |
Width | 75.4 in | 77.9 in |
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 114.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1277 lbs | 1583 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | |
Standard Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | |
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