2008 Toyota Avalon vs. 2011 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2011 Nissan Murano is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Avalon would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Avalon (268 HP) has 8 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Murano. (260 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Murano weights approximately 491 kg more than 2008 Toyota Avalon.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Avalon (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Murano. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Avalon | 2011 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Avalon | Murano |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3454 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 260 HP |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1821 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |
