Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan Murano | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6000 248 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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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 | 188.5 in | 197.2 in | -8.7 in |
Width | 74.1 in | 72.8 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 58.5 in | 8.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3855 lb. | 3495 lb. | 360 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.7 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 38.8 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.6 in | 59.4 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.8 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 41.3 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.5 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 58.2 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 56.2 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 40.9 in | -4.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -2.3 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Nissan Murano.
2009 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |