Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Murano Review

Cost
When it comes to gas mileage, the Toyota Highlander is a little better than the Nissan Murano, but not by much. The Murano isn't much more expensive than the Toyota Highlander in terms of MSRP.

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Toyota Highlander over the Nissan Murano. The Toyota Highlander is likely a better choice than the Nissan Murano regarding transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of suitcases or large pets. Towing is substantially more the Nissan Murano's forte than it is the Toyota Highlander's.

Convenience
You'll most definitely take the Toyota Highlander for a fill-up almost as often as the Nissan Murano.

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

Dimensions
The Toyota Highlander is considerably more bulky than the Nissan. The Highlander's tank is approximately the same size as the Nissan Murano's, though the Nissan Murano's is a tad larger. The Highlander and the Nissan Murano compete for the same parking spaces.

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

Drivetrain
The Highlander's engine is significantly smaller than the Nissan Murano's. Note that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; on the other hand, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Nissan Murano is considerably more powerful than the Toyota Highlander. Torque equals pickup, and the Nissan Murano will have picked up and gone by the time the Toyota Highlander finally gets moving.

Warranty
The Nissan Murano and the Toyota Highlander have the same basic after-sale protection.