2009 Nissan Murano vs. 2010 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Xterra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Murano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Murano would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Murano (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Xterra. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 356 kg more than 2009 Nissan Murano.
Because 2009 Nissan Murano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Xterra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2010 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Murano. (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Murano | 2010 Nissan Xterra | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Murano | Xterra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1916 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4539 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1902 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 80 L |