2025 Nissan Murano vs. 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Review

Picture of the 2025 Nissan Murano

2025 Nissan
Murano

MSRP*: $40,470 to $49,600
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Picture of the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek

2024 Subaru
Crosstrek

MSRP*: $25,195 to $32,195
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MPG - City Info not available 25 - 27 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 29 - 34 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 63.5 ft3 54.7 - 54.9 ft3
Engine
  • 241-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 152-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 182-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 241 hp 152 - 182 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 1,500 - 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 192.9 in 176.4 in
Exterior Width 78.0 in 70.9 - 71.7 in
Leg Room Front 44.3 in
Rear 36.3 in
Front 42.9 in
Rear 36.5 in
Head Room Front 39.4 - 41.1 in
Rear 37.9 - 39.7 in
Front 39.8 in
Rear 38.0 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Nissan Murano offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Subaru Crosstrek. The Nissan Murano will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Subaru Crosstrek.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Nissan Murano will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Subaru Crosstrek, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Nissan Murano is much wider than the Subaru Crosstrek, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Nissan Murano, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Subaru Crosstrek.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Nissan Murano will do just as well as the Subaru Crosstrek, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Nissan Murano has a little more horsepower than the Subaru Crosstrek.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Nissan Murano does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Subaru Crosstrek.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Nissan Murano and the Subaru Crosstrek. The Nissan Murano has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Subaru Crosstrek.