2025 Cadillac XT5 vs. 2025 Nissan Murano Review

Picture of the 2025 Cadillac XT5

2025 Cadillac
XT5

MSRP*: $44,295 to $57,195
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2025 Nissan
Murano

MSRP*: $40,470 to $49,600
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MPG - City 18 - 22 MPG 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 - 29 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 63.0 ft3 63.5 ft3
Engine
  • 235-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 310-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 241-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 235 - 310 hp 241 hp
Towing Capacity 1,000 lbs 1,500 lbs
Exterior Length 189.6 in 192.9 in
Exterior Width 74.9 in 78.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.2 in
Rear 39.0 in
Front 44.3 in
Rear 36.3 in
Head Room Front 37.9 - 39.7 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.4 in
Front 39.4 - 41.1 in
Rear 37.9 - 39.7 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
The Cadillac XT5 offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Nissan Murano, with comparable head- and legroom. The Nissan Murano will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Cadillac XT5.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Cadillac XT5 as you will with the Nissan Murano, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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). The Cadillac XT5 is somewhat more expensive than the Nissan Murano.

Dimensions
Since the Cadillac XT5 is much slimmer than the Nissan Murano, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. When looking at overall length, the Cadillac XT5 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Nissan Murano.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Nissan Murano is clearly the choice over the Cadillac XT5 for pulling heavy loads. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Cadillac XT5 and the Nissan Murano.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Cadillac XT5 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Nissan Murano.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Cadillac XT5 and the Nissan Murano. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Cadillac XT5 as you will in the Nissan Murano.