2007 Nissan Murano vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2007 Nissan Murano and 2007 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Murano (231 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Forester. (156 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Murano weights approximately 480 kg more than 2007 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Nissan Murano (318 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (186 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan Murano | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Nissan | Subaru |
Model | Murano | Forester |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 189 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 60 L |