2007 Nissan Murano vs. 2009 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2009 Toyota Avalon 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Avalon (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Murano. (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Murano.
Because 2007 Nissan Murano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 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 Nissan Murano (331 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Avalon. (248 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Murano | 2009 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Murano | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 248 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 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 | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |
