Nissan Xterra vs Nissan Murano
Overview | |
Years produced2003-2007 | Years produced2000-2015 |
MSRP$40,470 | MSRP$23,660 |
Listings9635 | Listings563 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews SummaryThe fourth generation of the Murano comes with a new powertrain and lots of new features, including tech and comfort options making their way into this lineup for the first time ever. Yet Nissan has also, for some reason, felt it necessary to take away certain desirable offerings that used to be more affordably accessible. It sits at the upper end of the automaker’s crossover and SUV range, above the Nissan Kicks, the Nissan Rogue, the Nissan Pathfinder, and the Nissan Ariya, but below the larger Nissan Armada. Verdict: We’ve got a lot of good things to say about this new Murano. The downgrades stick in our craw, but in reality, they represent just a small handful of the many changes that are generally quite positive. | |
Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine4.0L 261 hp V6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive Train4X2 |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower261 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City16 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway22 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine Name4.0L 261 hp V6 |
Torque260 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque281 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower261 hp @ 5600 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | Drivetrain4X2 |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City16 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway22 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space32.9 cu ft | Cargo Space36.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight4193 lbs | Curb Weight4148 lbs |
Height67.9 in | Height74.9 in |
Length192.9 in | Length178.7 in |
Width87.7 in | Width72.8 in |
Wheelbase111.2 in | Wheelbase106.3 in |
Maximum Payload1407 lbs | Maximum Payload1053 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2003-2007 | 2000-2015 |
MSRP | $40,470 | $23,660 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | The fourth generation of the Murano comes with a new powertrain and lots of new features, including tech and comfort options making their way into this lineup for the first time ever. Yet Nissan has also, for some reason, felt it necessary to take away certain desirable offerings that used to be more affordably accessible. It sits at the upper end of the automaker’s crossover and SUV range, above the Nissan Kicks, the Nissan Rogue, the Nissan Pathfinder, and the Nissan Ariya, but below the larger Nissan Armada. Verdict: We’ve got a lot of good things to say about this new Murano. The downgrades stick in our craw, but in reality, they represent just a small handful of the many changes that are generally quite positive. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | 4.0L 261 hp V6 |
Drive Train | FWD | 4X2 |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5600 rpm | 261 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City | 21 | 16 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 22 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | 4.0L 261 hp V6 |
Torque | 260 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 281 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5600 rpm | 261 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | 4X2 |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 16 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 22 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 32.9 cu ft | 36.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4193 lbs | 4148 lbs |
Height | 67.9 in | 74.9 in |
Length | 192.9 in | 178.7 in |
Width | 87.7 in | 72.8 in |
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1407 lbs | 1053 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | 5000 lbs |

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