Compare 2012 Nissan Murano vs 2012 Subaru Tribeca

2012 Nissan Murano
2012 Subaru Tribeca
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2WD 4-Door LE
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Murano 2WD 4-Door LE 18 24 $35,878 $38,960
Murano 2WD 4-Door S 18 24 $27,601 $29,960
Murano 2WD 4-Door SL 18 24 $34,286 $37,230
Murano 2WD 4-Door SV 18 24 $30,884 $33,530
Murano AWD 4-Door LE 18 23 $37,349 $40,560
Murano AWD 4-Door S 18 23 $29,073 $31,560
Murano AWD 4-Door SL 18 23 $35,758 $38,830
Murano AWD 4-Door SV 18 23 $32,355 $35,130
Murano CrossConvertible AWD 2-Door Convertible 17 22 $41,009 $44,540
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4-Door 3.6R Limited
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Tribeca 4-Door 3.6R Limited 16 21 $30,657 $32,595
Tribeca 4-Door 3.6R Premium 16 21 $28,727 $30,595
Tribeca 4-Door 3.6R Touring 16 21 $33,703 $35,895
Pricing
Invoice Price
$35,878
$30,657
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$38,960
$32,595
Monthly Payment Estimate
$649 / month
$543 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.8
8.0
TCC’s Bottom Line
It's stylish and refined, but the 2012 Nissan Murano isn't the most space-efficient crossover. The 2012 Subaru Tribeca has excellent all-weather handling and top-notch safety, though it's fallen behind the curve in features and interior appointments.
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Fuel Economy
City
18 mpg 16 mpg
Highway
24 mpg 21 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
2WD Sport Utility Sport Utility Vehicle
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5 7
Second Shoulder Room (in)
58.7 57.5
Front Leg Room (in)
43.6 42.3
Front Hip Room (in)
54.8 - TBD -
Second Leg Room (in)
36.3 34.3
Front Head Room (in)
38.3 - TBD -
Passenger Volume (ft³)
104.8 133.5
Second Hip Room (in)
55.4 - TBD -
Front Shoulder Room (in)
59.6 58.1
Second Head Room (in)
38.1 38.2
Third Head Room (in)
- 36.2
Third Shoulder Room (in)
- 51.3
Third Leg Room (in)
- 30.9
Third Hip Room (in)
- - TBD -
Exterior Dimensions
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
NA - TBD -
Height, Overall (in)
67.0 66.7
Liftover Height (in)
30.8 - TBD -
Track Width, Rear (in)
63.4 62.0
Wheelbase (in)
111.2 108.2
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
NA - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
74.1 73.9
Track Width, Front (in)
63.4 62.0
Min Ground Clearance (in)
7.4 8.3
Length, Overall (in)
189.9 191.5
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
NA 8.3
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
NA - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
29.6 - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
31.6 37.6
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
54.7 - TBD -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
32.5 - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
64.0 74.4
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.1 x 0.6 12.6 x - TBD -
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.6 x 1.1 12.4 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
21.7 16.9
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
38.1 37.4
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.2 3.4
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
39.8 40.0
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
18.5 - TBD -
Tires
Spare Tire Size
T165/90D18 - TBD -
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P235/65TR18 P255/55HR18
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA
Front Tire Size
P235/65TR18 P255/55HR18
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
3500 - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
3500 - TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
350 - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
525 - TBD -
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4096 4214
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 7.5 18 x 8.0
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 7.5 18 x 8.0
Spare Wheel Size (in)
18 x 7.5 - TBD -
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
10.0 8.0
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
130 130
Engine
Engine Type
Gas V6 Gas Flat 6
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection Gasoline
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
240 @ 4400 247 @ 4400
Engine Order Code
NA NA
Displacement
3.5L/- TBD - 3.6L/222
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
260 @ 6000 256 @ 6000
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
20 18
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
24 21
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
18 16
Transmission
Reverse Ratio (:1)
1.76 2.37
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 2.26
Trans Order Code
NA NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
5.17 3.58
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 1.00
Trans Description Cont.
Continuously Variable Ratio Automatic
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
NA -
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA NA
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.37-0.43 3.54
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 1.47
Trans Type
1 5
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
NA -
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 0.83
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA w/Sportshift
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
- NA
Summary
Body Style
Sport Utility 4 Door Sport Utility
Vehicle Name
Nissan Murano Subaru Tribeca
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
NA - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.79 - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
NA - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
0.98 - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-link Double Wishbone
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
9.1 10.4
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
4 3
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
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Overall Side Crash Rating
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Side Barrier Rating
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Side Barrier Rating Driver
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Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
--
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
--
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
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Rollover Rating

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