Nissan Murano vs Toyota 4Runner (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$550
- Murano: 1 mpg better, 1.5 in more rear legroom.
- 4Runner: 37 hp more, 26.7 cu ft more cargo.
- 4Runner wins 5 of 11 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Murano | 4Runner | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $43,015 | $43,565 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 241 hp | 278 hp | 4Runner |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft | 317 lb-ft | 4Runner |
| MPG combined | 23 mpg | 22 mpg | Murano |
| Cargo, max | 63.5 cu ft | 90.2 cu ft | 4Runner |
| Cargo, seats up | 32.9 cu ft | 48.4 cu ft | 4Runner |
| Rear legroom | 36.3 in | 34.8 in | Murano |
| Front legroom | 44.3 in | 41.8 in | Murano |
| Length | 192.9 in | 194.9 in | Not scored |
| Width | 78.0 in | 77.9 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,290 lb to 5,756 lb | 4,455 lb to 4,870 lb | N/A |
| Towing | 1,500 lb | 6,000 lb | 4Runner |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | N/A | 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 | 4Runner SR5 2WD $42,270 | $600 |
| 4Runner SR5 2WD $42,270 | Murano SV AWD $41,670 | $600 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Murano | 4Runner |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $43,015 | $43,565 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,670 | $1,745 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,017 | $10,473 |
| Total, 6 years | $53,032 | $54,038 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: 4Runner wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Murano | 4% |
| Power | 4Runner | 13% |
| Space | 4Runner | 30% |
| Towing | 4Runner | 75% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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