2006 Nissan Murano vs. 2007 Nissan Murano

To start off, 2007 Nissan Murano is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Murano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Murano would be higher. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Murano (245 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Murano. (231 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Murano weights approximately 330 kg more than 2006 Nissan Murano.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Nissan Murano (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Murano. (318 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Murano.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Nissan Murano 2007 Nissan Murano
Make Nissan Nissan
Model Murano Murano
Year Released 2006 2007
Body Type Crossover Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3507 cc 3498 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 245 HP 231 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 335 Nm 318 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1540 kg 1870 kg
Vehicle Length 4770 mm 4780 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1700 mm 1890 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.8 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 12.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 82 L 82 L


 

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