2025 Nissan Murano vs. 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Review

Picture of the 2025 Nissan Murano

2025 Nissan
Murano

MSRP*: $40,470 to $49,600
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Picture of the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas

2025 Volkswagen
Atlas

MSRP*: $38,200 to $53,205
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MPG - City Info not available 18 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 24 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 63.5 ft3 96.8 ft3
Engine
  • 241-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 269-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 241 hp 269 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 2,000 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 192.9 in 200.7 in
Exterior Width 78.0 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 44.3 in
Rear 36.3 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 37.6 in
Head Room Front 39.4 - 41.1 in
Rear 37.9 - 39.7 in
Front 41.3 in
Rear 40.4 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 Volkswagen Atlas 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 Volkswagen Atlas.

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 Volkswagen Atlas.

Dimensions
The Nissan Murano is about the same width as the Volkswagen Atlas. The Nissan Murano is slightly shorter than the Volkswagen Atlas, which may make it easier to park.

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

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

Utility
The Nissan Murano has less seating than the Volkswagen Atlas, making the Volkswagen Atlas the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Nissan Murano has significantly less cargo capacity than the Volkswagen Atlas.