2024 Nissan
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2024 Volkswagen
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| MPG - City | 20 MPG | 18 - 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 28 MPG | 24 - 27 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 65.0 - 67.0 ft3 | 96.8 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Continuously Variable | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 260 hp | 269 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,500 lbs | 2,000 - 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 192.8 in | 200.7 in |
| Exterior Width | 75.4 in | 78.3 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 40.5 in
Rear 38.7 in |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 37.6 in |
| Head Room |
Front 38.1 - 39.9 in
Rear 37.8 - 39.8 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.
Comfort
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Nissan Murano than the Volkswagen Atlas.
The Volkswagen Atlas 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 Volkswagen Atlas, 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.
Dimensions
Since the Nissan Murano is much slimmer than the Volkswagen Atlas, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
The Nissan Murano is slightly shorter than the Volkswagen Atlas, which may make it easier to park.
Handling
The Nissan Murano has a smaller turning radius than the Volkswagen Atlas, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
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.