2025 Kia Niro vs. 2025 Nissan Murano Review

Picture of the 2025 Kia Niro

2025 Kia
Niro

MSRP*: $26,990 to $35,390
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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 53 MPG 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 45 - 54 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 63.7 ft3 63.5 ft3
Engine
  • 139-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 241-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 139 hp 241 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 1,500 lbs
Exterior Length 174.0 in 192.9 in
Exterior Width 71.9 in 78.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.5 in
Rear 39.8 in
Front 44.3 in
Rear 36.3 in
Head Room Front 40.5 in
Rear 39.6 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 Kia Niro 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 Kia Niro.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Kia Niro 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). Clearly, the Kia Niro is a better financial choice over the Nissan Murano, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Kia Niro 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 Niro, 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 Niro has a lot less horsepower than the Nissan Murano.

Powertrain
The Kia Niro 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 Niro and the Nissan Murano. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Kia Niro as you will in the Nissan Murano.