2027 Jeep Wrangler vs 2027 Nissan Murano
The Nissan Murano wins clearly, 97.6 to 87.7, on safety, fuel & range, space & cargo. The Jeep Wrangler is ahead on performance.
2027 Jeep Wrangler
The 2027 Jeep Wrangler is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Wrangler 2dr 4WD, is EPA-rated …
2027 Nissan Murano
The 2027 Nissan Murano is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV. The most efficient version, the Murano AWD, is EPA-rated at 23 mpg combined. NHTSA lists no rec…
2027 Nissan Murano
Clear winThe Nissan Murano wins clearly, 97.6 to 87.7, on safety, fuel & range, space & cargo. The Jeep Wrangler is ahead on performance.
| Category · weight | 2027 Nissan Muranooverall 97.6 | 2027 Jeep Wrangleroverall 87.7 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 91.4 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 77.2 | ||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 90.9 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 87 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 97.6 | 87.7 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 4 of 7 categories compared
Nissan Murano: base trim SL AWD · Jeep Wrangler: base trim Sport 2-door 4WD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Nissan Murano wins
- It lists 34 standard driver-assist features against 3.
- It seats 5 against 4.
- It is rated 23 combined against 21 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
Where the 2027 Jeep Wrangler answers
- It carries 142 hp per ton against 112.
- It makes 285 hp against 241.
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
- 260 lb-ft.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
52 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Nissan MuranoSL AWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $43,990 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 1,997 cc | 3,604 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0L Inline-4 VC-Turbo DOHC | 3.6-liter Pentastar 60-degree V-type liquid-cooled |
| Fuel injection system | — | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Valve configuration | 4 valves per cylinder | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 241 hp | 285 hp |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 21 mpg | 17 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 23 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 27 mpg | 23 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 4.34 | — |
| Transmission speeds | 9 | 6 |
| Transmission type | automatic | manual |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 9.7 in |
| Overall height | 67.9 in | 73.6 in |
| Overall length | 193 in | 167 in |
| Overall width | 78 in | 73.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 111 in | 96.8 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | — | 72.4 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 32.9 cu-ft | 31.7 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 144 cu-ft | 104 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 4 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 41.1 in | 40.8 in |
| Second-row headroom | 37.9 in | — |
| Third-row headroom | — | 40.3 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 44.3 in | 41.2 in |
| Second-row legroom | 36.3 in | — |
| Third-row legroom | — | 35.7 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,290 lbs | 4,003 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,290 lbs | 4,003 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5,600 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent strut with coil springs | Solid axle, link coil, leading arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Independent multi-link | Solid axle, link coil, trailing arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric power assist | Electro-hydraulic power |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.1 ft | 32.7 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 350 mm | 330 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | vented rotor |
| Parking brake type | Electric with auto hold | — |
| Rear brake diameter | 330 mm | 328 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc | solid rotor |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 20 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | alloy | steel |
| Wheel width | — | 7.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 255/55R20 | P245/75R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 18.7 gal | 17.5 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | NissanConnect Services | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 60.8 in | 55.8 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 58.5 in | — |
| Third-row shoulder room | — | 57.7 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
90 features · differences first, then sharedSafety31 differ · 34 listed
| Feature | Nissan MuranoSL AWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Cruise Control | std | — |
| Intelligent Around View® Monitor with Moving Object Detection | std | — |
| Intelligent Forward Collision Warning | std | — |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | std | — |
| Front and outboard rear seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning | std | — |
| Lane Keep Assist | std | — |
| Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage supplemental front air bags | std | — |
| Roof-mounted curtain supplemental air bags with rollover sensor for side-impact and rollover head protection for outboard occupants | std | — |
| Second row seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags | std | — |
| Automatic Emergency Braking with Obstruction Detection | std | — |
| Blind Spot Intervention | std | — |
| Blind Spot Warning | std | — |
| Brake Assist | std | — |
| Driver and passenger's supplemental knee air bags | std | — |
| Electronic Brake Force Distribution | std | — |
| Front sonar system | std | — |
| High Beam Assist | std | — |
| Hill Start Assist | std | — |
| Intelligent Driver Alertness | std | — |
| Intelligent Lane Intervention | std | — |
| Invisible Hood View | std | — |
| Post-collision e-call | std | — |
| Post-collision hazard warning | std | — |
| ProPILOT Assist | std | — |
| Rear Automatic Braking | std | — |
| Rear Door Alert | std | — |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | std | — |
| Vehicle Security System | std | — |
| Immobilizer | std | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System with 4-corner pressure readout | std | — |
| All-speed Traction Control | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control | std | std |
| Four-wheel Anti-lock Brakes | std | std |
Infotainment9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Nissan MuranoSL AWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3-inch color display with multi-touch control | std | — |
| 6 speakers | std | — |
| NissanConnect Services with 5G powered by SiriusXM | std | — |
| NissanConnect® featuring wireless Apple CarPlay® and wireless Android Auto™ | std | — |
| Paddle shifters | std | — |
| Qi2 Wireless Charger | std | — |
| SiriusXM® Radio (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately) | std | — |
| Two front USB Type-C ports | std | — |
| Two rear USB Type-C ports | std | — |
Convenience4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Nissan MuranoSL AWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Push button ignition | std | — |
| Remote Engine Start | std | — |
| Nissan Intelligent Key® | std | — |
| Remote Keyless Entry with approach unlock/walk-away lock | std | — |
Climate1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Nissan MuranoSL AWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning/heater: Dual-zone automatic temperature control with microfilter | std | — |
Seating7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Nissan MuranoSL AWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| 8-way power | std | — |
| Heated (front seats) | std | — |
| Rear seats: Fold flat 60/40 split bench | std | — |
| 2-driver memory and auto entry/exit (driver seat) | std | — |
| 2-way power lumbar | std | — |
| Passenger seat: 6-way power | std | — |
| Prima-Tex® leatherette-Wrapped Seats | std | — |
Interior5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Nissan MuranoSL AWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror | std | — |
| 12.3-inch TFT reconfigurable display | std | — |
| TailorFit™-wrapped steering wheel | std | — |
| Manual tilt and telescope | std | — |
| Trip computer | std | — |
Exterior18 differ · 18 listed
| Feature | Nissan MuranoSL AWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| 20-inch aluminum-alloy wheels | std | — |
| 20" Alloy Wheel (factory option) | opt | — |
| 255/55R20 all-season tires | std | — |
| Center high mount stop light | std | — |
| Easy-Fill Tire Alert | std | — |
| Heated (outside mirrors) | std | — |
| LED daytime running lights | std | — |
| LED low/high beam headlights | std | — |
| LED tail lights, full-width | std | — |
| Low Gloss Black-painted steel wheels, 17 x 7.5 in. | — | std |
| Outside mirrors: 2-driver memory | std | — |
| Outside mirrors: Gloss black | std | — |
| Outside mirrors: Integrated turn signals, tilt in reverse | std | — |
| Outside mirrors: Manual-folding | std | — |
| P245/75R17 on/off-road black sidewall tires (Nexen Roadian HTX2) | — | std |
| Rear window privacy glass | std | — |
| Tire repair kit | std | — |
| Wiper deicer | std | — |
Powertrain10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Nissan MuranoSL AWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Drive configuration: Intelligent AWD | std | — |
| 3.6-Liter Pentastar V-6 Engine (285 hp) | — | std |
| 850RE Automatic Eight-Speed Overdrive Transmission | — | std |
| D478 Manual Six-Speed with Overdrive Transmission | — | std |
| Drive mode selector | std | — |
| Engine Stop-Start (ESS) | — | std |
| Idle stop/start | std | — |
| NV241 Command-Trac Transfer Case (part-time, 2.72:1 low range) | — | std |
| Parking brake: Electric with auto hold | std | — |
| Snow Mode | std | — |
Chassis2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Nissan MuranoSL AWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Electro-hydraulic power steering | — | std |
| High-pressure gas-charged monotube shock absorbers | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPNissan Murano
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Jeep Wrangler
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Nissan MuranoSL AWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $43,990 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $43,990 – $49,790 3 trims | — 11 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Murano AWD | Wrangler 2dr 4WD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 23 | 21 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,700 | $2,950 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Nissan Murano or the 2027 Jeep Wrangler?
The Nissan Murano wins clearly, 97.6 to 87.7, on safety, fuel & range, space & cargo. The Jeep Wrangler is ahead on performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Nissan Murano scores 97.6 and the 2027 Jeep Wrangler 87.7. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Nissan Murano or the 2027 Jeep Wrangler?
2027 Nissan Murano: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Jeep Wrangler: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2027 Nissan Murano and the 2027 Jeep Wrangler?
Where the 2027 Nissan Murano wins: it lists 34 standard driver-assist features against 3, seats 5 against 4, and is rated 23 combined against 21 (EPA mpg or MPGe). Where the 2027 Jeep Wrangler answers: it carries 142 hp per ton against 112 and makes 285 hp against 241. What they share: a Safety Signal of 100 and 260 lb-ft.