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Nissan Murano
2021 Nissan Murano
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$32,510
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.0
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Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet
2014 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet
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$41,995
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Volkswagen Touareg
2017 Volkswagen Touareg
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$49,495
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Overview

Engine
3.5L V6 Gas
Engine
3.5L V6 Gas
Engine
3.6L V6 Gas
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 20 MPG
Hwy: 28 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 17 MPG
Hwy: 22 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 17 MPG
Hwy: 23 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
4 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Photos

Nissan Murano
Side View
Central Console
10
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Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet
2011-2014 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet Rear Angle View
2011-2014 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet Dashboard
37
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Volkswagen Touareg
2015-2017 Volkswagen Touareg Rear View
2015-2017 Volkswagen Touareg Interior Front View
31
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.5L V6 Gas
3.5L V6 Gas
3.6L V6 Gas
Horsepower
260 hp @ 6000 rpm
265 hp @ 6000 rpm
280 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque
240 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
248 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
266 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,823 lbs
4,435 lbs
N/A
Maximum Towing Capacity
1,500 lbs
N/A
7,716 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
23 MPG
19 MPG
19 MPG
City
20 MPG
17 MPG
17 MPG
Highway
28 MPG
22 MPG
23 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.8 (2020) Tons/yr
9.4 Tons/yr
9.2 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gallons
21.7 gallons
26.4 gallons
Cruising Range City
380 miles
368.9 miles
448.8 miles
Cruising Range Highway
532 miles
477.4 miles
607.2 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
192.4 in
N/A
N/A
Height
67.8 in
66.2 in
68.2 in
Max Width
75.4 in
74.5 in
76.4 in
Front Width
64.6 in
63.4 in
65.2 in
Rear Width
64.6 in
63.4 in
66 in
Wheelbase
111.2 in
111.2 in
113.9 in
Ground Clearance
6.9 in
7.2 in
N/A

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
4 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
40.5 in
42.5 in
41.4 in
Front Seat Headroom
39.9 in
40.2 in
39.6 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
59.5 in
56.6 in
59.8 in
Front Seat Hip Room
55.4 in
55.3 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
38.7 in
32.7 in
36.7 in
Rear Seat Headroom
39.8 in
38.7 in
38.9 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
58.8 in
51.7 in
56.7 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
55.2 in
47.4 in
N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
67 ft³
12.3 ft³
64 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
32.1 ft³
12.3 ft³
32.1 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
32.1 ft³
12.3 ft³
32.1 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
38.7 ft
39.4 ft
39 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
N/A
N/A
Front Wheel Size
18" x 7.5"
20" x 7.5"
18" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 7.5"
20" x 7.5"
18" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
N/A
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
N/A

Tires

Front Tire
P235/65TR18
P235/55TR20
P255/55HR18
Rear Tire
P235/65TR18
P235/55TR20
P255/55HR18
Spare Tire
Compact
N/A
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Brilliant Silver Metallic
  • Deep Blue Pearl
  • Gun Metallic
  • Magnetic Black Pearl
  • Pearl White Tricoat
  • Gun Metallic
  • Midnight Garnet Metallic
  • Pearl White
  • Super Black
  • Black Oak Brown Metallic
  • Canyon Gray Metallic
  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Deep Red Metallic
  • Moonlight Blue Pearl
  • Pure White
  • Reef Blue Metallic
  • Reflex Silver Metallic
  • Sand Gold Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

  • Graphite, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Black, Leather Seat Trim
  • Camel, Leather Seat Trim
  • Cashmere, Leather Seat Trim
  • Black Anthracite, V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces
  • Cornsilk Beige, V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Premium Sound System
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Not Available
Standard
Not Available

Comfort

Navigation System
Not Available
Optional
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
N/A
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
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