Nissan Murano vs Nissan Pathfinder (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$3,970
- Murano: 0.8 in more rear legroom, 16.3 cu ft more seats-up cargo.
- Pathfinder: $3,970 cheaper, 43 hp more.
- Pathfinder wins 5 of 12 measures.
| Measure | Murano | Pathfinder | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $43,015 | $39,045 | Pathfinder |
| Horsepower | 241 hp | 284 hp | Pathfinder |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft | 259 lb-ft | About the same |
| MPG combined | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | About the same |
| Cargo, max | 63.5 cu ft | 80.5 cu ft | Pathfinder |
| Cargo, seats up | 32.9 cu ft | 16.6 cu ft | Murano |
| Rear legroom | 36.3 in | 35.5 in | Murano |
| Front legroom | 44.3 in | 44.3 in | About the same |
| Length | 192.9 in | 197.7 in | Not scored |
| Width | 78.0 in | 77.9 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,290 lb to 5,756 lb | 4,482 lb | N/A |
| Towing | 1,500 lb | 3,500 lb | Pathfinder |
| Seats | 5 | 8 | Pathfinder |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 7.1 in | Murano |
| 0-60 mph | N/A | 6.9 s estimate | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Murano FWD SV $41,670 | Pathfinder SV 4WD $41,990 | $320 |
| Pathfinder S 2WD $37,500 | Murano SV AWD $41,670 | $4,170 |
Cost to run
Pathfinder costs $3,970 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Murano | Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $43,015 | $39,045 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,670 | $1,670 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,017 | $10,017 |
| Total, 6 years | $53,032 | $49,062 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Pathfinder wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Pathfinder | 9% |
| MPG | About the same | |
| Power | Pathfinder | 15% |
| Space | Pathfinder | 21% |
| Towing | Pathfinder | 57% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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