2006 Nissan Murano vs. 2009 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier is newer by 3 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Murano. (245 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Murano weights approximately 88 kg more than 2009 Nissan Frontier.
Because 2006 Nissan Murano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Frontier. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Murano will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Murano. (334 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Nissan Murano | 2009 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Murano | Frontier |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3507 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 245 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 80 L |