2025 Honda Pilot vs. 2025 Nissan Murano Review

Picture of the 2025 Honda Pilot

2025 Honda
Pilot

MSRP*: $40,200 to $54,580
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Picture of the 2025 Nissan Murano

2025 Nissan
Murano

MSRP*: $40,470 to $49,600
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MPG - City 18 - 19 MPG 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 - 27 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 86.5 - 87.0 ft3 63.5 ft3
Engine
  • 285-hp, 3.5-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 285 hp 241 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 5,000 lbs 1,500 lbs
Exterior Length 199.9 - 200.2 in 192.9 in
Exterior Width 78.5 in 78.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.0 in
Rear 40.8 in
Front 44.3 in
Rear 36.3 in
Head Room Front 39.1 - 40.5 in
Rear 39.2 - 40.2 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Honda Pilot than in the Nissan Murano. 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 Honda Pilot.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Honda Pilot 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 Honda Pilot is somewhat more expensive than the Nissan Murano.

Dimensions
The Honda Pilot is about the same width as the Nissan Murano. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Honda Pilot, which is slightly longer than the Nissan Murano.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Honda Pilot is clearly the choice over the Nissan Murano for pulling heavy loads. The Honda Pilot has a little more horsepower than the Nissan Murano.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Honda Pilot and the Nissan Murano are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
Soccer Moms and those who need to chauffeur around a lot of people will appreciate the Honda Pilot more than the Nissan Murano, due to its significantly greater seating capacity. With the Honda Pilot, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Nissan Murano.