2009 Ford Edge vs. 2011 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2011 Nissan Murano is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Edge. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Edge would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Edge (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Murano. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Murano weights approximately 695 kg more than 2009 Ford Edge.
Because 2009 Ford Edge is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Murano. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Edge 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, 2009 Ford Edge (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Murano. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Edge | 2011 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Edge | Murano |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3495 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1802 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 82 L |
