2013 Nissan Murano vs 2013 Toyota Highlander

2013 Nissan Murano

2013 Toyota Highlander

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2WD 4-Door LE

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Murano 2WD 4-Door LE	18	24	$34,884	$37,880
Murano 2WD 4-Door SL	18	24	$32,594	$35,390
Murano 2WD 4-Door SV	18	24	$29,044	$31,530
Murano AWD 4-Door LE	18	23	$36,355	$39,480
Murano AWD 4-Door S	18	23	$27,849	$30,230
Murano AWD 4-Door SL	18	23	$34,066	$36,990
Murano AWD 4-Door SV	18	23	$30,516	$33,130

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4WD 4-Door V6

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Highlander 4WD 4-Door V6	17	22	$29,074	$31,845
Highlander 4WD 4-Door V6 Limited	17	22	$35,972	$39,400
Highlander 4WD 4-Door V6 Plus	17	22	$30,402	$33,300
Highlander 4WD 4-Door V6 SE	17	22	$32,876	$36,010
Highlander FWD 4-Door I4	20	25	$26,494	$29,020
Highlander FWD 4-Door I4 Plus	20	25	$27,824	$30,475
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6	18	24	$27,751	$30,395
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6 Limited	18	24	$34,649	$37,950
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6 Plus	18	24	$29,079	$31,850
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6 SE	18	24	$31,553	$34,560
Highlander Hybrid 4WD 4-Door	28	28	$36,956	$40,170
Highlander Hybrid 4WD 4-Door Limited	28	28	$42,428	$46,370

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$34,884

$29,074

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$37,880

$31,845

Monthly Payment Estimate

$631 / month

$531 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2013 Nissan Murano trades away some utility and space-efficiency in the name of style and refinement.

No matter which facet or dimension you measure--except excitement--the 2013 Toyota Highlander offers competent performance, great space, and good value.

TCC Likes

Smooth powertrain
Not too big for driveways and garages
Consistent interior and exterior design

High gas mileage on four-cylinders, Hybrids
Flexible interior seating
Ride is well-isolated and quiet

TCC Dislikes

CVT lacks a manual mode
Visibility an issue
Outward visibility

Drives bigger than it is
Too-light steering
Third-row seat is small, tough to get to

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

24 mpg

22 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

2WD Sport Utility

Sport Utility Vehicle

Interior Dimensions

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

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

Third Leg Room (in)

29.9

Third Hip Room (in)

42.3

Third Head Room (in)

36.3

Third Shoulder Room (in)

55.0

Exterior Dimensions

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 -

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

Cargo Area Dimensions

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 -

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 -

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.1 x 0.6

12.2 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.6 x 1.1

12.9 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.7

19.2

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

18.5

17.1

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.1

38.7

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.2

3.1

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

39.8

N/A

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/65TR18

P245/65R17

Spare Tire Size

T165/90D18

P245/65R17

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/65TR18

P245/65R17

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

525

300

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

2000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4096

4266

Wheels

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

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 7.5

17 x 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

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

Displacement

3.5L/- TBD -

3.5L/211

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

260 @ 6000

270 @ 6200

Engine Type

Gas V6

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

240 @ 4400

248 @ 4700

Engine Order Code

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

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

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.05

Trans Description Cont.

Continuously Variable Ratio

Automatic w/Manual Shift

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

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

Sport Utility Vehicle

Vehicle Name

Nissan Murano

Toyota Highlander

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.98

1.02

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-link

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.79

0.55

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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

9.1

9.6

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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