Nissan Murano vs. Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Volkswagen Tiguan to the dealership as the Nissan Murano. The Nissan Murano won't tax your gasoline budget significantly more than the Volkswagen Tiguan will. Regarding MSRP, the Volkswagen doesn't cost much less than the Murano.

Utility
The Nissan Murano and the Volkswagen Tiguan can accommodate the same number of passengers. There's no clear winner between the Volkswagen Tiguan and the Nissan Murano as far as hauling capacity. Towing is significantly more the Murano's forte than it is the Tiguan's.

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

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Nissan Murano offers a bit more head room than the Volkswagen Tiguan, there honestly isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the Nissan Murano offers a bit more head- and leg-room than the Volkswagen Tiguan, there really isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Nissan Murano than the Tiguan because of its bigger tank. The Volkswagen Tiguan and the Nissan compete for the same parking spaces. The Nissan's longer wheelbase will likely result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the flip side, the Volkswagen Tiguan may give a sprier feel in daily traffic.

Performance
With respect to horsepower, the Nissan Murano packs quite a punch and will knock the Volkswagen Tiguan down a few rungs. However, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Murano and the Volkswagen Tiguan most definitely handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Nissan Murano's engine is tremendously more massive than the Tiguan's. Keep in mind that bigger engines may use more gas than smaller ones. Torque equals pickup, and the Murano will have picked up and gone by the time the Volkswagen Tiguan finally gets moving.

Warranty
The Volkswagen Tiguan and the Nissan Murano have the same basic after-sale protection.