Nissan Murano vs. Nissan Xterra Review

Utility
The Nissan Murano and the Nissan Xterra can accommodate the same number of passengers. There's no clear winner between the Nissan Murano and the Nissan Xterra regarding hauling capacity. The Nissan Xterra outpulls the Nissan Murano by a large margin.

Dimensions
The Nissan Xterra is substantially heavier than the Nissan Murano. The Nissan Xterra's tank is roughly the same size as the Murano's, though the Murano's is a little bigger. The Xterra and the Nissan Murano compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You'll most certainly have to take the Nissan Xterra for a fill-up more often than the Murano because of its tank size and gas mileage.

Cost
In terms of fuel economy, the Murano bests the Xterra. The Nissan Murano is considerably more expensive than the Xterra in terms of MSRP.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Nissan Murano and the Xterra most definitely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Murano and the Nissan Xterra have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Nissan Xterra. The Murano could learn a lesson or two from the Nissan Xterra when it comes to pickup.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Murano offers a bit more head room than the Xterra, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The Murano offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Nissan Xterra does.

Warranty
The Nissan Xterra and the Nissan Murano have the same basic warranty.