2025 Kia Seltos vs. 2025 Nissan Murano Review

Picture of the 2025 Kia Seltos

2025 Kia
Seltos

MSRP*: $24,690 to $31,190
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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 24 - 28 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 27 - 34 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 62.8 ft3 63.5 ft3
Engine
  • 146-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 195-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 241-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 146 - 195 hp 241 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 1,500 lbs
Exterior Length 172.6 in 192.9 in
Exterior Width 70.9 in 78.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 44.3 in
Rear 36.3 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 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 Kia Seltos 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 Kia Seltos.

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). Clearly, the Kia Seltos is a better financial choice over the Nissan Murano, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Kia Seltos is much slimmer than the Nissan Murano, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Kia Seltos, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Nissan Murano.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Kia Seltos has a lot less horsepower than the Nissan Murano.

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

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