Nissan Murano 2014 vs Lexus RX 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 254 HP | 238 HP | |
| Torque: | 368 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Nissan Murano is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Murano engine produces 16 HP more power than Lexus RX, whereas torque is 18 NM more than Lexus RX. Thanks to more power Nissan Murano reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.8 | |
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The Lexus RX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Murano consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus RX, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Murano could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| Lexus RX gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Nissan Murano engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan Pathfinder | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus GS, Lexus NX | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus RX might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Lexus RX engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.71 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Murano and Lexus RX are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 909 litres | 553 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1897 litres | no data | |
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Nissan Murano has more luggage capacity. Nissan Murano has 356 litres more trunk space than the Lexus RX. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 200 | 30 000 | |
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