2015 Nissan Murano vs 2015 Toyota Venza

2015 Nissan Murano

2015 Toyota Venza

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AWD 4-Door Platinum

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Murano AWD 4-Door Platinum	21	28	$38,107	$40,600
Murano AWD 4-Door S	21	28	$29,259	$31,160
Murano AWD 4-Door SL	21	28	$36,185	$38,550
Murano AWD 4-Door SV	21	28	$32,126	$34,220
Murano FWD 4-Door Platinum	21	28	$36,607	$39,000
Murano FWD 4-Door S	21	28	$27,758	$29,560
Murano FWD 4-Door SL	21	28	$34,685	$36,950
Murano FWD 4-Door SV	21	28	$30,627	$32,620

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4-Door Wgn I4 AWD LE

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Venza 4-Door Wgn I4 AWD LE	20	26	$27,920	$30,515
Venza 4-Door Wgn I4 AWD XLE	20	26	$30,539	$33,560
Venza 4-Door Wgn I4 FWD LE	20	26	$26,594	$29,065
Venza 4-Door Wgn I4 FWD XLE	20	26	$29,219	$32,110
Venza 4-Door Wgn V6 AWD Limited	18	25	$36,345	$39,940
Venza 4-Door Wgn V6 AWD XLE	18	25	$32,396	$35,600
Venza 4-Door Wgn V6 FWD XLE	19	26	$31,077	$34,150

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$38,107

$27,920

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$40,600

$30,515

Monthly Payment Estimate

$677 / month

$509 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.6

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7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2015 Nissan Murano lures in empty-nesters with its flamboyant new design, then hooks them with just the right mix of confident performance.

The Toyota Venza gives up all SUV styling pretenses in favor of big-hatchback utility and a truly carlike atmosphere.

TCC Likes

Head-turning, dramatic exterior
Superb ride quality
Very quiet cabin

Smartly styled like a big hatchback
Good gas mileage for the crossover class
Spacious interior with easy-to-reach seats

TCC Dislikes

Getting active-safety requires the moonroof
No height adjustment for passenger seat
Ride harshness with 20-inch wheels

Handling isn't sporty at all
Some interior trim looks inexpensive
Cargo space narrow at its midsection

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Station Wagon

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

40.5

40.2

Front Hip Room (in)

55.4

Second Leg Room (in)

38.7

39.1

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

39.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

108.1

108

Second Hip Room (in)

55.2

56.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.5

Second Head Room (in)

39.8

39.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.8

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.9

8.1

Wheelbase (in)

111.2

109.3

Height, Overall (in)

66.6

63.4

Liftover Height (in)

30.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.6

64.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.4

Track Width, Front (in)

64.6

64.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

69.9

70.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

39.6

36.2

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

39.6

36.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

33.7

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.1

11.7

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

12.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.7

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.7

40.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P235/55TR20

P245/55SR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/55TR20

P245/55SR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

100

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

1000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1500

1000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4017

3945

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 7.5

19 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 7.5

19 X 7.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

582

Engine

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

240 @ 4400

182 @ 4200

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/213

2.7 L/163

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

260 @ 6000

181 @ 5800

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.77

4.15

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Automatic w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.37 - 0.44

3.30

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.68

4.36

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.90

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.61

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.42

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Nissan Murano

Toyota Venza

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Strut

Emissions

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

7.3 (Est)

8.0 (Est)

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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