2009 Nissan Murano vs. 2009 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2009 Nissan Murano and 2009 Subaru Outback were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Murano (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Outback. (243 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Outback.
Because 2009 Subaru Outback is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Murano. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Outback 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 Nissan Murano (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Outback. (327 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Outback.
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2009 Nissan Murano | 2009 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Nissan | Subaru |
Model | Murano | Outback |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 243 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 327 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 64 L |