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Nissan Murano (2007) vs. Toyota Avalon (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2007 Nissan Murano and 2008 Toyota Avalon specs.

2007 Nissan Murano and 2008 Toyota Avalon Specifications

Model Year 2007 2008  
Model Nissan Murano Toyota Avalon  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
245 hp@5800
246 lb-ft@4400
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
268 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
 
Transmission CVT 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 111.2 in 111.0 in 0.2 in
Length 187.6 in 197.2 in -9.6 in
Width 74.0 in 72.8 in 1.2 in
Height 66.5 in 58.5 in 8 in
Curb Weight 3983 lb. 3495 lb. 488 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.7 gal. 18.5 gal. 3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.7 in 38.8 in 1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.6 in 59.4 in 0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.2 in 55.8 in 0.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.4 in 41.3 in 2.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.7 in 37.5 in 2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 59.1 in 58.2 in 0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.6 in 56.2 in 0.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.1 in 40.9 in -4.8 in
Total Legroom 79.5 in (over 2 rows) 82.2 in (over 2 rows) -2.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 32.6 ft3 14.4 ft3 18.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 81.6 ft3 14.4 ft3 67.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Nissan Murano

2007 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Avalon

2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review
2007 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review
2007 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review
 
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