Compare 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2021 Nissan Murano

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee
#6 in Mid-Size SUVs
2021 Nissan Murano
#12 in Mid-Size SUVs
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80th Anniversary 4x2
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Grand Cherokee 80th Anniversary 4x2 19 26 $39,693 $41,150
Grand Cherokee 80th Anniversary 4x4 18 25 $41,668 $43,150
Grand Cherokee Freedom 4x2 19 26 $32,938 $33,275
Grand Cherokee Freedom 4x4 18 25 $35,239 $35,575
Grand Cherokee High Altitude 4x2 19 26 $45,871 $47,725
Grand Cherokee High Altitude 4x4 18 25 $48,786 $50,725
Grand Cherokee Laredo E 4x2 19 26 $32,938 $33,275
Grand Cherokee Laredo E 4x4 18 25 $35,239 $35,575
Grand Cherokee Laredo X 4x2 19 26 $32,938 $33,275
Grand Cherokee Laredo X 4x4 18 25 $35,239 $35,575
Grand Cherokee Limited 4x2 19 26 $39,693 $41,150
Grand Cherokee Limited 4x4 18 25 $41,668 $43,150
Grand Cherokee Limited X 4x2 19 26 $39,693 $41,150
Grand Cherokee Limited X 4x4 18 25 $41,668 $43,150
Grand Cherokee Overland 4x2 19 26 $45,871 $47,725
Grand Cherokee Overland 4x4 18 25 $48,786 $50,725
Grand Cherokee SRT 4x4 13 19 $67,640 $70,290
Grand Cherokee Summit 4x2 19 26 $51,525 $53,740
Grand Cherokee Summit 4x4 18 25 $54,440 $56,740
Grand Cherokee Trackhawk 4x4 11 17 $84,938 $88,890
Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4x4 18 25 $44,676 $46,350
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AWD Platinum
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Murano AWD Platinum 20 28 $43,084 $45,910
Murano AWD S 20 28 $32,258 $34,360
Murano AWD SL 20 28 $39,287 $41,860
Murano AWD SV 20 28 $35,192 $37,490
Murano FWD Platinum 20 28 $41,632 $44,360
Murano FWD S 20 28 $30,805 $32,810
Murano FWD SL 20 28 $37,835 $40,310
Murano FWD SV 20 28 $33,739 $35,940
Pricing
Invoice Price
$39,693
$43,084
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$41,150
$45,910
Monthly Payment Estimate
$686 / month
$765 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
6.7
6.2
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L performs on road and off, has lots of space, and competes with luxury brands in its top models. The 2021 Nissan Murano’s windswept shape still looks good and safety is strong, but it’s showing its age.
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Fuel Economy
City
19 mpg 20 mpg
Highway
26 mpg 28 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Standard SUV 2WD Midsize Station Wagons
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Volume (ft³)
105.4 102.8
Second Shoulder Room (in)
58 58.8
Front Leg Room (in)
40.3 40.5
Front Hip Room (in)
57 55.4
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Second Leg Room (in)
38.6 38.7
Front Head Room (in)
39.9 38.1
Second Hip Room (in)
56.2 55.2
Front Shoulder Room (in)
58.7 59.5
Second Head Room (in)
39.2 37.8
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in)
69.3 67.8
Track Width, Rear (in)
64.1 64.6
Wheelbase (in)
114.8 111.2
Liftover Height (in)
32.4 30.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
76.5 75.4
Track Width, Front (in)
63.9 64.6
Min Ground Clearance (in)
8.6 6.9
Length, Overall (in)
189.8 192.8
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
68.3 65
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
36.3 31.1
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
36.3 31.1
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- 43
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- 37
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- 31.8
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- 74.4
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13 12.1
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.8 12.6
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
24.6 19
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37.1 38.7
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P265/50TR20 P235/55HR20
Rear Tire Order Code
TKY NA
Front Tire Size
P265/50TR20 P235/55HR20
Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
TKY NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
3500 1500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
3500 1500
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
3500 1500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
350 150
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
350 150
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4576 4137
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
20 X 8 20 X 7.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Aluminum
Front Wheel Size (in)
20 X 8 20 X 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
650 -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
180 130
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
260 @ 4000 240 @ 4400
Engine Order Code
ERC NA
Displacement
3.6 L/220 3.5 L/213
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
293 @ 6400 260 @ 6000
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded V-6 Regular Unleaded V-6
Fuel System
Sequential MPI Sequential MPI
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
21 23
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
26 28
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
19 20
Transmission
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.27 4.67
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.11 -
Trans Type
8 1
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.28 -
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67 -
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.29 0.96
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.14 -
Trans Order Code
DFT NA
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.67 -
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD CVT w/OD
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.84 -
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 -
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.71 2.41 - 0.38
Summary
Vehicle Name
Jeep Grand Cherokee Nissan Murano
Body Style
Sport Utility Sport Utility
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Short And Long Arm Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Short And Long Arm Strut
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.4 7.6
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
Overall Side Crash Rating
Side Barrier Rating
Side Barrier Rating Driver
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
Rollover Rating
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2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  • 2021 Grand Cherokee L arriving; best deals on 2-row
  • Lease: From $249 for 36 months
  • Rebates: Up to $4,000 off MSRP
  • Finance: From 0% APR for 48 months + up to $3,250 bonus
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2021 Nissan Murano
  • 2021 Murano includes safety features standard
  • Lease: From $289 per month for 36 months
  • Rebates: Up to $3,500 in offers
  • Finance: From 0% APR for 60 months + up to $3,000
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