2024 Nissan
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2024 Subaru
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| MPG - City | 20 MPG | 19 - 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 28 MPG | 25 - 26 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 65.0 - 67.0 ft3 | 72.8 - 75.6 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Continuously Variable | Continuously Variable |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 260 hp | 260 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,500 lbs | 2,000 - 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 192.8 in | 196.8 in |
| Exterior Width | 75.4 in | 76.0 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 40.5 in
Rear 38.7 in |
Front 42.2 in
Rear 38.6 in |
| Head Room |
Front 38.1 - 39.9 in
Rear 37.8 - 39.8 in |
Front 40.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 38.7 - 40.0 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Nissan Murano than the Subaru Ascent.
The Subaru Ascent will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Nissan Murano.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Nissan Murano as you will with the Subaru Ascent, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Nissan Murano is somewhat more expensive than the Subaru Ascent.
Dimensions
The Nissan Murano is about the same width as the Subaru Ascent.
The Nissan Murano is slightly shorter than the Subaru Ascent, which may make it easier to park.
Handling
The Nissan Murano has the same turning radius as the Subaru Ascent, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Subaru Ascent is clearly the choice over the Nissan Murano for pulling heavy loads.
In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Nissan Murano and the Subaru Ascent.
Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Nissan Murano doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Subaru Ascent.
Utility
The Nissan Murano has less seating than the Subaru Ascent, making the Subaru Ascent the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Nissan Murano has less cargo space than the Subaru Ascent, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.