What Are the Differences Between the 2020 Nissan Rogue and 2020 Nissan Murano?
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The Nissan Murano and Nissan Rogue are both sporty, stylish crossovers. However, these crossovers are two very distinct models with unique capabilities and amenities. Here’s a guide to help you choose the model that’s right for you.
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Powertrain
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While both crossovers provide a sporty ride, the Rogue comes with a more lightweight engine. Its 2.5-liter four-cylinder mill pumps out 170 horsepower and 175 lb-ft of torque while earning 33 mpg on the highway. The Murano has some more muscle, with a 3.5-liter V6 engine that’s good for 260 horsepower and 240 lb-ft of torque. It’s no slouch in terms of fuel efficiency, either — it achieves 28 mpg on the highway.
Both models boast a standard Xtronic Continuously Variable Transmission and offer Intelligent AWD on every trim level.
Interior
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While the Murano and Rogue both seat five passengers, the Rogue has a bit more room. Behind the second-row seats, you’ll find 39.3 cubic feet of cargo space, while the Murano offers 32.1 cubic feet. With the rear seats folded down, the two models follow a similar trend — the Rogue offers 70 cubic feet, while the Murano has 67.
Although the Rogue is a bit more spacious, it’s not quite as luxurious as the Murano.
The Murano comes with standard dual-zone automatic temperature control, offers climate-controlled seats, as well as semi-aniline leather-appointed seats. On the other hand, the Rogue only offers heated seats and dual-zone automatic temperature control as an option. However, the Rogue offers the convenient Divide-N-Hide Cargo System, which isn’t available on the Murano.
In terms of tech features, the Murano offers a bit more for your money. It comes standard with an 8-inch touch-screen display across all trim levels and offers an 11-speaker Bose premium sound system. The Rogue scales this back a bit, with a 7-inch touch screen and a nine-speaker Bose audio setup.
Safety
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Both the Rogue and the Murano are loaded with smart safety tech. However, Rogue has a few features the Murano doesn’t offer — Rear Automatic Braking and ProPILOT Assist, which controls steering, braking, and accelerating under certain highway driving conditions. The Murano, meanwhile, exclusively offers Intelligent Forward Collision Warning and Intelligent Cruise Control.
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Pricing
With a wealth of luxury features, the Murano earns its starting price of $31,530. The Rogue is considerably easier on your wallet, with a base price of $25,300.
Want to learn more about these models? Check out our overviews of the Rogue and the Murano.
Kimiko Kidd is a native Daytonian. She graduated from Wright State University with degrees in environmental science and sociology. She loves her trusty old Honda Civic, but dreams of owning a 1974 Ford Falcon XB with a custom paint job and a vintage Kawasaki Z1000. In her free time, Kimiko can be found watercolor-painting, baking muffins, collecting rocks, playing old-school Nintendo games, writing her novel, sewing stuffed animals, and cosplaying as her favorite Mad Max characters. See more articles by Kimiko.