Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Nissan Murano | Volvo V50 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 245 hp@5800 246 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 218 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | CVT | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 103.9 in | 7.3 in |
Length | 187.6 in | 177.7 in | 9.9 in |
Width | 74.0 in | 69.7 in | 4.3 in |
Height | 66.5 in | 57.2 in | 9.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3983 lb. | 3548 lb. | 435 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.7 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 38.9 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.6 in | 55.2 in | 4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 53.7 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.4 in | 41.6 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 38.1 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 54.1 in | 5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 50.7 in | 5.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 34.4 in | 1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 3.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.6 ft3 | 27.4 ft3 | 5.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.6 ft3 | 62.9 ft3 | 18.7 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 |
2007 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
It has a lot of arm and leg room for a smaller car. see full Volvo V50 review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat comfort is top notch. Lots of adjustments with power drivers seat. see full Volvo V50 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable leather seats. Fully adjustable. see full Volvo V50 review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD |
They are the most comfortable seats I have ever had in a car - period. see full Volvo V50 review |
2007 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat is for very small people or children only --no leg room. see full Volvo V50 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Not a lot of room for tall adults. Good for kids. see full Volvo V50 review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
legroom too cramped see full Volvo V50 review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Volvo should be ashamed for such lousy seats. They know how to build great seats but they shortchanged the V50. see full Volvo V50 review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Too cramped. See previous comments about seats. see full Volvo V50 review |