2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid vs. 2025 Nissan Murano Review

Picture of the 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid

2025 Kia
Sportage Hybrid

MSRP*: $28,790 to $37,790
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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 38 - 42 MPG 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 38 - 44 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 74.1 ft3 63.5 ft3
Engine
  • 227-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 227 hp 241 hp
Towing Capacity 1,653 lbs 1,500 lbs
Exterior Length 183.5 in 192.9 in
Exterior Width 73.4 in 78.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in
Front 44.3 in
Rear 36.3 in
Head Room Front 37.8 - 39.6 in
Rear 37.8 - 39.1 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 Sportage Hybrid 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 Sportage Hybrid.

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

Dimensions
Since the Kia Sportage Hybrid 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 Sportage Hybrid, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Nissan Murano.

Performance
With the Kia Sportage Hybrid, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Nissan Murano. The Kia Sportage Hybrid has a little less horsepower than the Nissan Murano.

Powertrain
The Kia Sportage Hybrid 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 Sportage Hybrid and the Nissan Murano. The Kia Sportage Hybrid has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Nissan Murano.