2006 Nissan Murano vs. 2012 Audi A4
To start off, 2012 Audi A4 is newer by 6 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 34 more horse power than 2012 Audi A4. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A4 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2006 Nissan Murano.
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, 2012 Audi A4 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Murano. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Murano | 2012 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Nissan | Audi |
| Model | Murano | A4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3507 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1829 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2809 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 64 L |
