Nissan Altima vs Nissan Murano
Overview | |
MSRP$27,000 | MSRP$40,470 |
Listings443 | Listings293 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews5.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryCompared to midsize sedans, compact crossover SUVs offer more interior room, a taller driving position, easier entry and exit, and more models offer all-wheel drive (AWD). Their extra ground clearance helps you through snow or to scramble down a trail, too. They literally leave sedans in the dust, though they’re usually more expensive, get worse fuel economy, and handle less securely. Nevertheless, Nissan adds a value-packed 2025 Altima SV Special Edition Package to the lineup to drum up interest in its fading family car. Verdict: Is the 2025 Nissan Altima a good car? It has terrific front seats, available AWD, and SL and SR Premium Package models offer competitive technology. Otherwise, it simply doesn’t have what it takes to attract customers better served by other midsize cars. | |
Reviews SummaryThe fourth generation of the Murano comes with a new powertrain and lots of new features, including tech and comfort options making their way into this lineup for the first time ever. Yet Nissan has also, for some reason, felt it necessary to take away certain desirable offerings that used to be more affordably accessible. It sits at the upper end of the automaker’s crossover and SUV range, above the Nissan Kicks, the Nissan Rogue, the Nissan Pathfinder, and the Nissan Ariya, but below the larger Nissan Armada. Verdict: We’ve got a lot of good things to say about this new Murano. The downgrades stick in our craw, but in reality, they represent just a small handful of the many changes that are generally quite positive. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 188 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower188 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower241 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City27 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway27 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 188 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Torque180 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm | Torque260 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower188 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower241 hp @ 5600 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway27 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.4 cu ft | Cargo Space32.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight3253 lbs | Curb Weight4193 lbs |
Height56.7 in | Height67.9 in |
Length192.9 in | Length192.9 in |
Width72.9 in | Width87.7 in |
Wheelbase111.2 in | Wheelbase111.2 in |
Maximum Payload1075 lbs | Maximum Payload1407 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $27,000 | $40,470 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 5.8 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Compared to midsize sedans, compact crossover SUVs offer more interior room, a taller driving position, easier entry and exit, and more models offer all-wheel drive (AWD). Their extra ground clearance helps you through snow or to scramble down a trail, too. They literally leave sedans in the dust, though they’re usually more expensive, get worse fuel economy, and handle less securely. Nevertheless, Nissan adds a value-packed 2025 Altima SV Special Edition Package to the lineup to drum up interest in its fading family car. Verdict: Is the 2025 Nissan Altima a good car? It has terrific front seats, available AWD, and SL and SR Premium Package models offer competitive technology. Otherwise, it simply doesn’t have what it takes to attract customers better served by other midsize cars. | The fourth generation of the Murano comes with a new powertrain and lots of new features, including tech and comfort options making their way into this lineup for the first time ever. Yet Nissan has also, for some reason, felt it necessary to take away certain desirable offerings that used to be more affordably accessible. It sits at the upper end of the automaker’s crossover and SUV range, above the Nissan Kicks, the Nissan Rogue, the Nissan Pathfinder, and the Nissan Ariya, but below the larger Nissan Armada. Verdict: We’ve got a lot of good things to say about this new Murano. The downgrades stick in our craw, but in reality, they represent just a small handful of the many changes that are generally quite positive. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 188 hp I4 | 2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 188 hp @ 6000 rpm | 241 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City | 27 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 38 | 27 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 188 hp I4 | 2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Torque | 180 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm | 260 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower | 188 hp @ 6000 rpm | 241 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 38 | 27 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.4 cu ft | 32.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3253 lbs | 4193 lbs |
Height | 56.7 in | 67.9 in |
Length | 192.9 in | 192.9 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 87.7 in |
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 111.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1075 lbs | 1407 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | |

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