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2025 Volkswagen
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| MPG - City | 21 MPG | 19 - 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 27 MPG | Info not available |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 63.5 ft3 | 77.8 ft3 |
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| 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 | 195.5 in |
| Exterior Width | 78.0 in | 78.3 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 44.3 in
Rear 36.3 in |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 40.4 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.4 - 41.1 in
Rear 37.9 - 39.7 in |
Front 39.4 in
Rear 37.8 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.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 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 Cross Sport.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Nissan Murano as you will with the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 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 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
Dimensions
The Nissan Murano is about the same width as the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
When looking at overall length, the Nissan Murano takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is clearly the choice over the Nissan Murano for pulling heavy loads.
The Nissan Murano has a little less horsepower than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
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 Cross Sport.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Nissan Murano and the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
The Nissan Murano has significantly less cargo capacity than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.