Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
Model | Nissan Murano | Lexus IS | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 198 kW@6000 336 Nm@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 190 kW@6400 320 Nm@2000 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,824 mm | 2,799 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,788 mm | 4,666 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,882 mm | 1,811 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,702 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,818 kg | 1,695 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 82 L | 66 L | 16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 970 mm | -969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,514 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,107 mm | 1,138 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 937 mm | -936 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 1,356 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,407 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 922 mm | 818 mm | 104 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,956 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 923 L | 306 L | 617 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,311 L | 10.8 | -8.8 L |
2009 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2009 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
The power driver seat and tilting/telescopic steer wheel puts you in perfect driving position- I felt that the RAV-4s steering wheel was always too far away. see full Nissan Murano review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Very comfy for the long hauls. see full Nissan Murano review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Grown up 6'ish sons, there's plenty of room for them in back. see full Nissan Murano review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
Well fitted comfortable seat with quality leather and plenty of adjustments. 2 Seat memory makes minimizes readjustment with 2 drivers and allows for easy exit and entrance. see full Nissan Murano review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
There is plenty of room in the front seat area. It feels open and spacious. Tall drivers might find they would like a little more headroom or the ability to lower the seat another inch. see full Nissan Murano review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
The rear set is large and fairly comfortable with plenty of leg room and easy access. The rear seat backs recline, making them more comfortable for travel. see full Nissan Murano review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
Fully adjustable , lumbar, heated leather. see full Nissan Murano review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
Very roomy and comfortable. Heated seats add a nice touch. see full Nissan Murano review |
2009 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
Slghtly less leg room for 2nd row passenger see full Nissan Murano review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Overall, the seat is too soft. The seatback is completely lacking in lateral support and the cushion is too short with no thigh support. It’s fine for around town driving, but tiring after just an hour of highway travel. The lumbar support is decent, b see full Nissan Murano review |
2016 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | For me, the front bucket seats in Lexus F Sport models provide a nearly ideal blend of comfort and support. Even when they don't lack lateral support, the seats in competitors don't fit my form as well. Infiniti doesn't offer the Q50 2.0t in Sport form. The standard car's front seats provide little lateral support. The instrument panel appears larger and more imposing in the Infiniti than in the Lexus. Still, I wish the view forward were a little more open in the latter. (The Cadillac ATS is better in this regard.) Lexus lowered the driving position compared to the previous IS to help the car feel sportier. I raised the seat some to compensate. Adding all-wheel-drive to the Lexus IS (and a V6 engine with it, AWD isn't offered with the 2.0T engine) adds another issue, a large hump beneath the driver's right calf. Some drivers might find they have to adjust how they sit to avoid this hump. see full Lexus IS review |
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