2025 Nissan Murano vs. 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Review

Picture of the 2025 Nissan Murano

2025 Nissan
Murano

MSRP*: $40,470 to $49,600
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2025 Toyota
RAV4 Hybrid

MSRP*: $32,300 to $40,605
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MPG - City 21 MPG 38 - 41 MPG
MPG - Hwy 27 MPG 35 - 38 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 63.5 ft3 69.8 ft3
Engine
  • 241-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 219-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 241 hp 219 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 1,750 lbs
Exterior Length 192.9 in 180.9 in
Exterior Width 78.0 in 73.0 in
Leg Room Front 44.3 in
Rear 36.3 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 37.8 in
Head Room Front 39.4 - 41.1 in
Rear 37.9 - 39.7 in
Front 37.7 - 39.5 in
Rear 39.5 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
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Nissan Murano than the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. 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 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Nissan Murano as you will with the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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 is somewhat more expensive than the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.

Dimensions
Since the Nissan Murano is much wider than the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, 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 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.

Performance
With the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than with the Nissan Murano. The Nissan Murano has a little more horsepower than the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.

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 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Nissan Murano and the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. The Nissan Murano has less cargo space than the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.