2011 Nissan Murano vs. 2013 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2013 Nissan Quest is newer by 2 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. Both 2011 Nissan Murano and 2013 Nissan Quest are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Murano (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Quest. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Quest weights approximately 222 kg more than 2011 Nissan Murano.
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, both vehicles can yield 325 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Murano | 2013 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Murano | Quest |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1821 kg | 2043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4823 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1882 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1854 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2824 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 76 L |
