Toyota Highlander 2013 vs Nissan Murano 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 337 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Toyota Highlander is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Highlander engine produces 59 HP more power than Nissan Murano, but torque is 113 NM less than Nissan Murano. Thanks to more power Toyota Highlander reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 8.0 | |
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The Nissan Murano is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Highlander consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Murano, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Highlander could require 390 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| Nissan Murano gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Lexus RX, Toyota Camry, Toyota Sienna, Lexus ES | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Navara, Nissan Pathfinder | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Toyota Highlander 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: | 4.87 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.72 m | |
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Toyota Highlander is larger. Toyota Highlander and Nissan Murano are practically the same length. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 391 litres | 402 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 391 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 402 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2370 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 5.9 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Highlander is 5.9 metres less than that of the Nissan Murano, which means Toyota Highlander can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`755 | 2`495 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 800 | 9200 | |
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