2007 Nissan Murano vs. 2007 Toyota Avalon
To start off, both 2007 Nissan Murano and 2007 Toyota Avalon were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avalon (268 HP) has 28 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Murano. (240 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Murano weights approximately 585 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avalon.
Because 2007 Nissan Murano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Avalon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Toyota Avalon (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Murano. (331 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan Murano | 2007 Toyota Avalon | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Murano | Avalon |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3497 cc | 3456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 268 HP |
Torque | 331 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |