2025 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV vs. 2025 Nissan Murano Review

Picture of the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV

2025 Hyundai
Santa Fe HEV

MSRP*: $37,700 to $49,550
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2025 Nissan
Murano

MSRP*: $40,470 to $49,600
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MPG - City 35 - 36 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 34 - 35 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 6 - 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 79.6 ft3 63.5 ft3
Engine
  • 231-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 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 231 hp 241 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 1,500 lbs
Exterior Length 190.2 in 192.9 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 78.0 in
Leg Room Front 44.4 in
Rear 41.5 in
Front 44.3 in
Rear 36.3 in
Head Room Front 40.2 - 41.1 in
Rear 39.6 - 40.6 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 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV than in the Nissan Murano. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV and 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). The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV is somewhat more expensive than the Nissan Murano.

Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV 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 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Nissan Murano.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV is clearly the choice over the Nissan Murano for pulling heavy loads. The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV has a little less horsepower than the Nissan Murano.

Powertrain
The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV has much lower torque than the Nissan Murano, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV offers greater seating capacity than the Nissan Murano, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. With the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Nissan Murano.