2025 Nissan Murano vs. 2025 Toyota Highlander Review

Picture of the 2025 Nissan Murano

2025 Nissan
Murano

MSRP*: $40,470 to $49,600
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2025 Toyota
Highlander

MSRP*: $39,820 to $52,225
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MPG - City 21 MPG 21 - 22 MPG
MPG - Hwy 27 MPG 28 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 63.5 ft3 84.3 ft3
Engine
  • 241-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 265-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 241 hp 265 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 192.9 in 194.9 - 197.4 in
Exterior Width 78.0 in 76.0 in
Leg Room Front 44.3 in
Rear 36.3 in
Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.7 in
Head Room Front 39.4 - 41.1 in
Rear 37.9 - 39.7 in
Front 38.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.1 - 39.4 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 Toyota Highlander than in the Nissan Murano, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Nissan Murano will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Toyota Highlander.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Nissan Murano as you will with the Toyota Highlander, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Nissan Murano will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Toyota Highlander.

Dimensions
Since the Nissan Murano is much wider than the Toyota Highlander, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the Nissan Murano takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Toyota Highlander.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Toyota Highlander is clearly the choice over the Nissan Murano for pulling heavy loads. The Nissan Murano has a little less horsepower than the Toyota Highlander.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Nissan Murano doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Toyota Highlander.

Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Nissan Murano seats a lot fewer people than the Toyota Highlander. The Nissan Murano has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota Highlander.