2024 Nissan Murano vs. 2024 Toyota Highlander Review

Picture of the 2024 Nissan Murano

2024 Nissan
Murano

MSRP*: $38,740 to $48,450
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2024 Toyota
Highlander

MSRP*: $39,270 to $51,675
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MPG - City 20 MPG 21 - 22 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 MPG 28 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 65.0 - 67.0 ft3 84.3 ft3
Engine
  • 260-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 265-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 260 hp 265 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 192.8 in 194.9 - 197.4 in
Exterior Width 75.4 in 76.0 in
Leg Room Front 40.5 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.7 in
Head Room Front 38.1 - 39.9 in
Rear 37.8 - 39.8 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 Toyota Highlander will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Nissan Murano.

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

Handling
The Nissan Murano has a larger turning radius than the Toyota Highlander, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Toyota Highlander is clearly the choice over the Nissan Murano for pulling heavy loads. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Nissan Murano and the Toyota Highlander.

Powertrain
The Nissan Murano has much lower torque than the Toyota Highlander, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

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