2021 Kia Sorento vs 2021 Nissan Murano

2021 Kia Sorento

#6 in Mid-Size SUVs

2021 Nissan Murano

#12 in Mid-Size SUVs

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EX AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sorento EX AWD	21	28	$35,503	$36,790
Sorento EX FWD	22	29	$33,766	$34,990
Sorento LX AWD	23	25	$30,099	$31,190
Sorento LX FWD	24	29	$28,362	$29,390
Sorento S AWD	23	25	$32,510	$33,690
Sorento S FWD	24	29	$30,773	$31,890
Sorento SX AWD	21	28	$38,000	$39,790
Sorento SX FWD	22	29	$36,281	$37,990
Sorento SX Prestige FWD	22	29	$38,764	$40,590
Sorento SX Prestige X-Line AWD	21	28	$40,674	$42,590

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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

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$35,503

$43,084

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$36,790

$45,910

Monthly Payment Estimate

$613 / month

$765 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.7

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6.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Kia Sorento crossover SUV strikes out in a new styling direction, and brings hybrid and plug-in models along for the adventure.

The 2021 Nissan Murano’s windswept shape still looks good and safety is strong, but it’s showing its age.

TCC Likes

More expressive
Available hybrid powertrains
Bigger interior

Unique style
Comfy front seats
Plush ride

TCC Dislikes

What’s with the door tooth?
Third-row seat’s very, very small
More noise

So-so cargo capacity
Interior and tech show their age
Surprisingly thirsty

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Midsize Station Wagons

Interior Dimensions

Third Head Room (in)

36.8

Front Hip Room (in)

55.6

55.4

Third Shoulder Room (in)

Second Leg Room (in)

41.7

38.7

Front Head Room (in)

40.3

38.1

Second Hip Room (in)

55.1

55.2

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.5

Third Leg Room (in)

29.6

Second Head Room (in)

39.1

37.8

Third Hip Room (in)

42.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.1

58.8

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

40.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.8

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

188.9

192.8

Height, Overall (in)

66.7

67.8

Wheelbase (in)

110.8

111.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.8

75.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.2

6.9

Track Width, Front (in)

64.6

Liftover Height (in)

30.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

38.4

31.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

75.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

12.6

31.1

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

31.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

74.4

Brakes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.1

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.7

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.7

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/60HR18

P235/55HR20

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/60HR18

P235/55HR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

150

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

1500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

1500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4120

4137

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

20 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

20 X 7.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Port/Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

311 @ 1700

240 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

3.5 L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

281 @ 5800

260 @ 6000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.62

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

CVT w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.79

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.43

2.41 - 0.38

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.32

4.67

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.22

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.97

0.96

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.22

Summary

Vehicle Name

Kia Sorento

Nissan Murano

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.3

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

2021 Kia Sorento

2021 Sorento is available
Lease: From $259 per month for 36 months
Rebate: College grad and military deals
Finance: From 1.9% APR for 66 months

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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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