2008 Nissan Murano vs. 2008 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Murano and 2008 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,546 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota RAV4 (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Murano. (231 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Murano weights approximately 515 kg more than 2008 Toyota RAV4.
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, 2008 Toyota RAV4 (335 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Murano. (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Murano | 2008 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Murano | RAV4 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3546 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 269 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 60 L |