Model Year | 2007 | 2010 | |
Model | Nissan Murano | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 245 hp@5800 246 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | CVT | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 109.8 in | 1.4 in |
Length | 187.6 in | 188.4 in | -0.8 in |
Width | 74.0 in | 75.2 in | -1.2 in |
Height | 66.5 in | 68.1 in | -1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3983 lb. | 4178 lb. | -195 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.7 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.6 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.6 in | 59.7 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 56.7 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.4 in | 43.2 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 40.1 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 59.5 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 56.5 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 38.3 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.3 in | -42.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.2 in | -29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -31.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.6 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 22.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.6 | 42.3 ft3 | -9.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.6 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | -13.8 ft3 |
2007 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Feels more expensive and luxurious, like a Jaguar see full Nissan Murano review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
It is large enough to comfortably seat three people, plus still having a large capacity trunk. see full Nissan Murano review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Perfect for a taller person; longer seat bottom gives better support; 8 way seat lets one get just the right position. see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Even I can ride in the back seat. Not something that I can do in a lot of cars. see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
Can fit 4 150lb persons easy. Plenty of room to move around with 3 any size! see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Lots of stretch out space. Not cramped. see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Foot room not cramped. Lots of stretch room. see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
Plenty of room for an adult to stretch out and the reclining rear seats make it that much nicer. see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
Room for 4 regular size! need to say more! see full Nissan Murano review |
2007 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
I had a Camaro once, and the seats would have been better suited to that, rather than a crossover to take to work and back. The lumbar hurt, no matter where I set it. see full Nissan Murano review |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |