Nissan Murano vs. Subaru Forester Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Forester to the dealership as the Nissan. Regarding fuel economy, the Subaru Forester and the Murano don't differ much. The Nissan Murano doesn't pale in comparison to the Subaru in terms of fuel economy. The Subaru Forester is significantly less pricey than the Nissan Murano when it comes to MSRP.

Utility
Neither the Forester nor the Nissan Murano has a marked advantage with respect to seating capacity.

Convenience
The Subaru Forester's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Nissan Murano.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Subaru Forester's front cabin compared to the Nissan Murano. The ampler interior dimensions of the Subaru make it roomier for your passengers than the Nissan Murano.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Nissan Murano than the Subaru because of its larger tank. The Subaru Forester and the Murano compete for the same parking spaces. The Murano's longer wheelbase will likely result in a smoother, more stable ride; however, the Subaru Forester may give a nimbler feel in daily traffic.

Drivetrain
The Nissan Murano has a more sizeable engine than the Subaru Forester. Keep in mind that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but smaller engines can be stressed more. Torque equals pickup, and the Nissan Murano will have picked up and gone by the time the Subaru finally gets moving. The Nissan Murano packs quite a punch compared to the Subaru Forester with respect to torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.

Overview
The Nissan and the Subaru Forester have the same basic warranty.