2011 Nissan Murano vs. 2012 Dodge Avenger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Avenger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Nissan Murano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Nissan Murano would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Avenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Avenger (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Murano. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Avenger should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Murano weights approximately 187 kg more than 2012 Dodge Avenger.
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, 2012 Dodge Avenger (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Murano. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Avenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Murano | 2012 Dodge Avenger | |
| Make | Nissan | Dodge |
| Model | Murano | Avenger |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1821 kg | 1634 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4823 mm | 4892 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1882 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2824 mm | 2766 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 64 L |
