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2023 Nissan Murano vs. 2023 Nissan Pathfinder Review

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2023 Nissan
Murano

MSRP*: $33,860 to $47,110
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2023 Nissan
Pathfinder

MSRP*: $35,200 to $50,070
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MPG - City 20 MPG 20 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 MPG 23 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 65.0 - 67.0 ft3 80.5 ft3
Engine
  • 260-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 284-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 295-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 260 hp 284 - 295 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 3,500 - 6,000 lbs
Exterior Length 192.8 in 197.7 - 198.8 in
Exterior Width 75.4 in 77.9 in
Leg Room Front 40.5 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 44.3 in
Rear 35.5 in
Head Room Front 38.1 - 39.9 in
Rear 37.8 - 39.8 in
Front 41.1 - 42.3 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.6 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Nissan Murano than in the Nissan Pathfinder. The Nissan Pathfinder will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Nissan Murano.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Whether you pick the Nissan Murano or the Nissan Pathfinder, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
Since the Nissan Murano is much slimmer than the Nissan Pathfinder, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. The Nissan Murano is slightly shorter than the Nissan Pathfinder, which may make it easier to park.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Nissan Pathfinder is clearly the choice over the Nissan Murano for pulling heavy loads. The Nissan Murano has a little less horsepower than the Nissan Pathfinder.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Nissan Murano doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Nissan Pathfinder.

Utility
The Nissan Murano has less seating than the Nissan Pathfinder, making the Nissan Pathfinder the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Nissan Murano has significantly less cargo capacity than the Nissan Pathfinder.