2007 Nissan Murano vs. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Murano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Murano would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Murano. (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder (526 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Murano. (331 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan Murano | 2009 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Murano | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 5552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 331 Nm | 526 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 80 L |