Nissan Murano (2016) vs. Toyota Highlander (2015) Specs

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2016 Nissan Murano and 2015 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year	2016	2015
Model	Nissan Murano	Toyota Highlander
Engine	supercharged 2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 230 hp@5600 243 lb-ft@3600	3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 231 hp@5800 215 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	7-speed shiftable CVT	CVT
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.2 in	109.8 in	1.4 in
Length	192.8 in	191.1 in	1.7 in
Width	75.4 in	75.8 in	-0.4 in
Height	66.6 in	68.1 in	-1.5 in
Curb Weight	4145 lb.	4860 lb.	-715 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.0 gal.	19.2 gal.	-0.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.9 in	40.7 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.6 in	59.3 in	0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.8 in	57.2 in	-2.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.6 in	44.2 in	-0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	39.9 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.8 in	59.6 in	-0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.2 in	57.1 in	-1.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.7 in	38.4 in	0.3 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.9 in	-35.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	55.0 in	-55 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	45.6 in	-45.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	27.7 in	-27.7 in
Total Legroom	82.3 in (over 2 rows)	110.3 in (over 3 rows)	-28 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	39.6 ft³	13.8 ft³	25.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	39.6	42.3 ft³	-2.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum	69.9 ft³	83.7 ft³	-13.8 ft³

2016 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	I nearly ranked the new Nissan Murano's front seats ahead of its styling as reasons to buy one. With form-fitting contours and cushy-yet-supportive construction "inspired by NASA," they're that good. I wasn't able to drive the Murano all day, but felt like I easily could have. The 2015 Ford Edge's driver seat didn't initially strike me as especially comfortable. It felt flatter and less luxurious than that in the Nissan. But over the course of my test drive it seemed to fit and support me better and better. By the end it seemed very comfortable, yet still not quite as good as the Nissan's. The Edge Titanium's seats have a sportier appearance and shape than the SEL's, and might provide more lateral support. see full Nissan Murano review

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2015 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review

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