Nissan Murano vs the field
Every head-to-head WhichTrim has scored for the Murano: 3 comparisons against 3 rivals across the 2026–2027 model years, each on price, fuel, safety, space, performance, tech and warranty from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data — the weights yours to change on any of them.
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3 rivals · verdicts at default weightsClear win 6+ points · Edge 2–6 · Toss-up under 2. Open any pair for the scorecard, the biggest gaps in words and the sliders.
Where the Murano wins and loses
3 scored head-to-headsThe Murano leads on safety in 2 of 3, performance in 2 of 3; it trails on price in 2 of 2, tech & comfort in 2 of 2, fuel & range in 2 of 3. Category scores are 0–100 from the data on each pair page; a lead here means the Murano scored higher in that category, whatever the weights.
| Category | Murano leads | Trails | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | 0 of 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel & range | 1 of 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Safety | 2 of 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Space & cargo | 1 of 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Performance | 2 of 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Tech & comfort | 0 of 2 | 2 | 0 |
Common questions about the Nissan Murano head-to-heads
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the Nissan Murano or the Hyundai Tucson?
The Hyundai Tucson wins clearly, 92 to 76.5, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, price. The Nissan Murano is ahead on safety and performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Hyundai Tucson comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Nissan Murano vs 2026 Hyundai Tucson). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Nissan Murano or the Kia Sportage?
The Kia Sportage wins clearly, 97.8 to 75.7, on tech & comfort, price, fuel & range. The Nissan Murano is ahead on performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Kia Sportage comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Nissan Murano vs 2027 Kia Sportage). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Nissan Murano or the 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 comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Nissan Murano vs 2027 Jeep Wrangler). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Where does the Nissan Murano win and lose against its rivals?
The Murano leads on safety in 2 of 3, performance in 2 of 3; it trails on price in 2 of 2, tech & comfort in 2 of 2, fuel & range in 2 of 3. Every count comes from the category scores on the pair pages linked above, which use EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press-kit data.
How does WhichTrim decide which vehicle wins?
Each of seven categories — price, fuel and range, safety, space and cargo, performance, tech and comfort, warranty — is scored 0–100 from the data on the page. Relative measures give 100 to the better vehicle and a proportional share to the other; NHTSA stars and the Safety Signal use their own scales. The overall score is the weighted mean at the default weights (price 4, safety 4, fuel 3, tech 3, space 2, performance 2, warranty 2). A margin of 6 points or more is a clear win, 2 to 6 an edge, under 2 a toss-up. Every pair page has sliders to set your own weights.