Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Nissan Murano | Nissan Xterra | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 245 hp@5800 246 lb-ft@4400 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 261 hp@5600 281 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | CVT | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 106.3 in | 4.9 in |
Length | 187.6 in | 178.7 in | 8.9 in |
Width | 74.0 in | 72.8 in | 1.2 in |
Height | 66.5 in | 74.9 in | -8.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3851 lb. | 4143 lb. | -292 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.7 gal. | 21.1 gal. | 0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.9 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.6 in | 58.3 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 55.9 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.4 in | 42.4 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 39.3 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 58.3 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 46.1 in | 10.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 34.4 in | 1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 2.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.6 ft3 | 35.2 ft3 | -2.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.6 ft3 | 65.7 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
2006 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 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 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 |
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 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 |
Room for 4 regular size! need to say more! see full Nissan Murano review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Very roomy see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Nissan Xterra.