Model Year | 2007 | 2015 | |
Model | Nissan Murano | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 245 hp@5800 246 lb-ft@4400 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 101.2 in | 10 in |
Length | 187.6 in | 159.3 in | 28.3 in |
Width | 74.0 in | 67.7 in | 6.3 in |
Height | 66.5 in | 57.3 in | 9.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3851 lb. | 2410 lb. | 1441 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.7 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 10.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.0 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.6 in | 53.1 in | 6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 52.1 in | 4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.4 in | 43.8 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 37.6 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 52.1 in | 7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 51.2 in | 5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 31.1 in | 5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 4.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.6 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 17.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.6 ft3 | 49.6 ft3 | 32 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 |
2015 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review |