Suzuki XL7 vs. Nissan Murano Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Suzuki XL7 to the dealership as the Murano. In terms of gas mileage, the Nissan Murano and the Suzuki XL7 don't differ much. The Suzuki won't save you much money at the pump compared to the Nissan Murano. The Suzuki XL7 isn't much less pricey than the Murano with respect to MSRP.

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Suzuki XL7 over the Nissan Murano. There's no clear winner between the Nissan Murano and the Suzuki XL7 in terms of hauling capacity.

Convenience
You will have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the XL7 than with the Nissan.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the XL7's front cabin compared to the Nissan Murano. The ampler interior dimensions of the Suzuki XL7 make it significantly roomier for your passengers than the Nissan.

Dimensions
The Suzuki XL7 is significantly heavier than the Nissan. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Murano than the XL7 because of its larger tank. The Nissan and the XL7 compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Murano is definitely more agile than the XL7, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, note that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Murano and the Suzuki XL7 have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Suzuki XL7. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Nissan Murano isn't much more powerful than the Suzuki.

Warranty
The Nissan Murano and the Suzuki XL7 have the same basic after-sale protection.