Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Nissan Murano | Buick LaCrosse | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 225 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | CVT | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 110.5 in | 0.7 in |
Length | 188.5 in | 198.1 in | -9.6 in |
Width | 74.1 in | 73.0 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 57.4 in | 9.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3855 lb. | 3568 lb. | 287 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.7 gal. | 17.5 gal. | 4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 39.4 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.6 in | 57.2 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.3 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 42.3 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.2 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 57.0 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 54.6 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 37.6 in | -1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.6 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.6 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 65.6 ft3 |
2011 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
You can fit comfortably 3 adults across the back (for short to medium trips) or two car seats and one adult. see full Nissan Murano review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
Hip point makes easy entry/egress. Supports my 265 pound frame. Offers enough leg/hip/shoulder room. Seats are heated, which is great in the cold Arctic. Many choices of moving/tilting helps me get a comfortable position at all times whild driving! see full Nissan Murano review |
2007 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.6L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Wide comfortable front seats. Heated seats are great and the leather feels very good. Lumbar support in drivers seat is excellent. see full Buick LaCrosse review |
2007 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough leg room. No place to store anything. see full Buick LaCrosse review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
It was not comfortable. The seat bottom was too short. see full Buick LaCrosse review |