2010 Nissan Murano vs. 2011 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2011 Toyota Venza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan Murano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Murano would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Murano (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Venza. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Murano weights approximately 58 kg more than 2011 Toyota Venza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Nissan Murano (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Murano | 2011 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Murano | Venza |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1764 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4788 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1882 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1702 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2824 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 67 L |
