Nissan Murano vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Nissan is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the Jeep Grand Cherokee. The Murano will save you money at the pump compared to the Jeep Grand Cherokee. The Jeep uses a lot of gas compared to the Murano. Regarding MSRP, the Murano doesn't cost much less than the Grand Cherokee. The Nissan Murano will save you a bunch of money at the pump every year compared to the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Utility
The Nissan Murano's larger trunk will accommodate more large items than the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Neither the Nissan Murano nor the Jeep has a marked advantage in terms of seating capacity. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is likely a better choice than the Murano with respect to hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of cargo or large beasts. Towing is markedly more the Jeep Grand Cherokee's forte than it is the Nissan Murano's.

Convenience
You will quite certainly have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Jeep Grand Cherokee than with the Nissan.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Nissan Murano offers a bit more head room than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, there frankly isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the Nissan Murano provides a bit more head- and leg-room than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, there really isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a tad heavier than the Nissan Murano. The Jeep Grand Cherokee's tank is roughly the same size as the Nissan Murano's, though the Nissan Murano's is a little larger. The Jeep Grand Cherokee rides lower than the Nissan Murano, which is a good thing for its center of gravity and ease of access. The Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Nissan Murano compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
With its front-wheel drive layout, the Murano likely has better traction in rain, snow or ice than the Grand Cherokee; on the other hand, the Grand Cherokee's rear-wheel drive layout likely provides better weight distribution. With their comparable turning circles, the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Nissan Murano very likely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Jeep Grand Cherokee has a bigger engine than the Nissan Murano. Note that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. The Nissan Murano could learn a lesson or two from the Jeep Grand Cherokee as far as pickup.

Overview
The Jeep and the Nissan Murano have the same basic after-sale protection.

Other
The Nissan produces fewer smog-forming pollutants per 15,000 miles than the Jeep Grand Cherokee.