Nissan Murano vs Toyota Grand Highlander (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$340
- Murano: 12.3 cu ft more seats-up cargo, 2.6 in more front legroom.
- Grand Highlander: 1 mpg better, 24 hp more.
- Grand Highlander wins 7 of 12 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Murano | Grand Highlander | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $43,015 | $43,355 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 241 hp | 265 hp | Grand Highlander |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | Grand Highlander |
| MPG combined | 23 mpg | 24 mpg | Grand Highlander |
| Cargo, max | 63.5 cu ft | 97.5 cu ft | Grand Highlander |
| Cargo, seats up | 32.9 cu ft | 20.6 cu ft | Murano |
| Rear legroom | 36.3 in | 39.5 in | Grand Highlander |
| Front legroom | 44.3 in | 41.7 in | Murano |
| Length | 192.9 in | 201.4 in | Not scored |
| Width | 78.0 in | 78.3 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,290 lb to 5,756 lb | 4,440 lb | N/A |
| Towing | 1,500 lb | 5,000 lb | Grand Highlander |
| Seats | 5 | 8 | Grand Highlander |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 8.0 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | N/A | 7.3 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 | Grand Highlander LE FWD $42,260 | $590 |
| Grand Highlander LE FWD $42,260 | Murano SV AWD $41,670 | $590 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Murano | Grand Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $43,015 | $43,355 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,670 | $1,600 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,017 | $9,600 |
| Total, 6 years | $53,032 | $52,955 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Grand Highlander wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Grand Highlander | 4% |
| Power | Grand Highlander | 9% |
| Space | Grand Highlander | 35% |
| Towing | Grand Highlander | 70% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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