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

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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

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8.0

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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.

TCC Likes

Strong, smooth powertrain
Right-sized for urban duty
Coherent styling, outside and in

Top-notch safety
Handles like a car
Sliding second row

TCC Dislikes

Strange toothy grille
Visibility an issue
Interior feels a little tight

Dashboard design feels dated
Low fun factor
Subpar fuel economy

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

16 mpg

Highway

24 mpg

21 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

2WD Sport Utility

Sport Utility Vehicle

Interior Dimensions

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

Passenger Capacity

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

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)

- 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

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

67.0

66.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

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 -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

64.0

74.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

8.3

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.1 x 0.6

12.6 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x 1.1

12.4 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.7

16.9

Steering

Steering Type

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 -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.1

37.4

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/65TR18

P255/55HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/65TR18

P255/55HR18

Spare Tire Size

T165/90D18

- TBD -

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 Size (in)

18 x 7.5

18 x 8.0

Front Wheel Material

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 -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

10.0

8.0

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

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

Displacement

3.5L/- TBD -

3.6L/222

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

260 @ 6000

256 @ 6000

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

5.17

3.58

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Continuously Variable Ratio

Automatic

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.37-0.43

3.54

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.47

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.83

Trans Description Cont. Again

w/Sportshift

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.76

2.37

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.26

Trans Order Code

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

4 Door Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Nissan Murano

Subaru Tribeca

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.79

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- 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

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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