2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs. 2024 Nissan Murano Review

Picture of the 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

2024 Mitsubishi
Eclipse Cross

MSRP*: $26,345 to $31,145
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2024 Nissan
Murano

MSRP*: $38,740 to $48,450
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MPG - City 25 MPG 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 28 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 50.1 ft3 65.0 - 67.0 ft3
Engine
  • 152-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 260-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Continuously Variable
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 152 hp 260 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 1,500 lbs
Exterior Length 179.0 in 192.8 in
Exterior Width 71.1 in 75.4 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 37.1 in
Front 40.5 in
Rear 38.7 in
Head Room Front 39.5 in
Rear 37.3 in
Front 38.1 - 39.9 in
Rear 37.8 - 39.8 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Nissan Murano than in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Nissan Murano.

Convenience
With the Nissan Murano, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

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 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is a better financial choice over the Nissan Murano, when considering MSRP.

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

Handling
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Nissan Murano, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross will do just as well as the Nissan Murano, since they have about the same towing capacity. When it comes to horsepower, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has a lot less horsepower than the Nissan Murano.

Powertrain
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 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 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross and the Nissan Murano. The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has significantly less cargo capacity than the Nissan Murano.