2012 Nissan Murano vs 2012 Toyota Highlander

2012 Nissan Murano

2012 Toyota Highlander

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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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4WD 4-Door V6

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Highlander 4WD 4-Door V6	17	22	$28,161	$30,845
Highlander 4WD 4-Door V6 Limited	17	22	$33,959	$37,195
Highlander 4WD 4-Door V6 SE	17	22	$32,366	$35,450
Highlander FWD 4-Door I4	20	25	$25,783	$28,240
Highlander FWD 4-Door I4 SE	20	25	$29,987	$32,845
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6	18	24	$26,838	$29,395
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6 Limited	18	24	$32,635	$35,745
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6 SE	18	24	$31,042	$34,000
Highlander Hybrid 4WD 4-Door	28	28	$35,617	$38,715
Highlander Hybrid 4WD 4-Door Limited	28	28	$40,598	$44,370

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$35,878

$28,161

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$38,960

$30,845

Monthly Payment Estimate

$649 / month

$514 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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7.8

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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 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid to roomy, three-row family crossover wagons what the Camry is to mid-size sedans: comfortable, safe, and full-featured—but more than a little bland.

TCC Likes

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

Fuel-efficient four-cyl and Hybrid versions
Hideaway feature for second row
Road-oriented AWD

TCC Dislikes

Strange toothy grille
Visibility an issue
Interior feels a little tight

Soft suspension makes it drive 'bigger'
Steering too light on center
Small third-row seat is hard to access

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

24 mpg

22 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

2WD Sport Utility

Sport Utility Vehicle

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

54.8

56.7

Second Leg Room (in)

36.3

38.3

Front Head Room (in)

38.3

40.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

104.8

145.7

Second Hip Room (in)

55.4

56.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.6

59.7

Second Head Room (in)

38.1

40.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.7

59.5

Front Leg Room (in)

43.6

43.2

Third Head Room (in)

36.3

Third Shoulder Room (in)

55.0

Third Leg Room (in)

29.9

Third Hip Room (in)

42.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.4

64.0

Wheelbase (in)

111.2

109.8

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.1

75.2

Track Width, Front (in)

63.4

64.0

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.4

8.1

Length, Overall (in)

189.9

188.4

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

67.0

68.1

Liftover Height (in)

30.8

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

29.6

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

31.6

42.3

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

95.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

10.3

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x 1.1

12.9 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.1 x 0.6

12.2 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.7

19.2

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.2

3.1

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

39.8

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

18.5

17.1

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.1

38.7

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/65TR18

P245/65R17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/65TR18

P245/65R17

Spare Tire Size

T165/90D18

P245/65R17

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

525

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

2000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4096

4266

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 7.5

17 x 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 7.5

17 x 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

18 x 7.5

17 x 7.5

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

10.0

9.9

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

- TBD -

Engine

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

240 @ 4400

248 @ 4700

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5L/- TBD -

3.5L/211

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

260 @ 6000

270 @ 6200

Engine Type

Gas V6

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.05

Trans Description Cont.

Continuously Variable Ratio

Automatic

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

- TBD -

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.61

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.37-0.43

4.24

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.52

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

4-Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

- TBD -

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.76

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.76

3.38

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.36

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

5.17

3.48

Summary

Vehicle Name

Nissan Murano

Toyota Highlander

Body Style

Sport Utility

4 Door

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.79

0.55

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.98

1.02

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-link

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Emissions

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

9.1

9.6

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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