2024 Toyota Venza vs. Nissan Murano
Comparison
Highlighted Features
2024 Venza
2024Murano
Base MSRP
$35,070
$44,400
Engine
2.5L inline 4-cylinder
3.5L V6
Horsepower
219
260
Adaptive cruise control
Yes
Yes
Speakers
6
11 Bose®
Hybrid type
Active Hybrid
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Estimated Combined (MPG)
39
23
Whole vehicle warranty months / (miles)
36 / 36000
36 / 36000
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Toyota Venza vs. Nissan Murano
Performance
- The Toyota Venza comes standard with a hybrid powertrain that includes a 2.5-liter Dynamic Force DOHC 4-cylinder engine that produces 176 horsepower and a pair of electric motors. The Toyota Venza has a combined power output of 219 system net horsepower. On the other hand, the Nissan Murano models are equipped with a standard 3.5-liter DOHC V6 engine that produces 260 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 240 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,400 rpm.
- An Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) with sequential shift mode is standard on the Venza, providing a refined driving dynamic. The Nissan Murano comes standard with an Xtronic CVT®. Unfortunately, Xtronic CVT® does not have a sequential shift mode.
- The Toyota Venza comes standard with Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive (AWD), which engages a dedicated rear electric motor only for conditions that require enhanced traction, striking a balance between fuel efficiency and optimal traction. The Nissan Murano models are available with either a Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) configuration or an Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system.
- Distinct drive modes such as EV, Eco, Sport, and Normal are standard on the Toyota Venza, optimizing riding characteristics to suit different driving conditions and driver preferences. The Nissan Murano does not have available drive modes listed on their official website.
- The Venza comes standard with Electric Power Steering (EPS) with an electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering system. The Murano comes standard with a vehicle-speed-sensitive power steering system.
- The Toyota Venza comes standard with an Electronically Controlled Braking (ECB) system with integrated regenerative braking, which uses braking energy to charge the Venza’s hybrid battery. Unfortunately, the Nissan Murano doesn’t come with a comparable feature.
Toyota Venza vs. Nissan Murano
Fuel Economy
- The Toyota Venza has EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 40 mpg in the city, 37 mpg on the highway, and 39 mpg combined, which is significantly higher when compared to the Nissan Murano's EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 20 mpg in the city, 28 mpg on the highway, and 23 mpg combined.
- The Toyota Venza bears a Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV) rating, which highlights its reduced environmental footprint. The Nissan Murano does not have a SULEV rating.
Toyota Venza vs. Nissan Murano
Technology
- The Toyota Venza LE has an 8-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen display, while the XLE, Nightshade Edition, and Limited come standard with a 12.3-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia system. In comparison, the Nissan Murano comes standard with a NissanConnect® 8-inch color display with multi-touch control.
- Every Toyota Venza comes standard with Bluetooth® hands-free phone capabilities, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility, along with a 3-month Platinum Plan SiriusXM® trial subscription of satellite radio. Similarly, the Nissan Murano comes standard with a Bluetooth® hands-free phone system, Apple CarPlay® integration, and Android Auto™ compatibility. Similarly, the Nissan Murano also comes with a 3-month SiriusXM® trial.
- A 6-speaker Audio system is standard on the Toyota Venza LE, XLE, and Nightshade Edition. For enhanced audio entertainment, an upgraded 9-speaker JBL® Premium Audio system with subwoofer and amplifier is standard on the Toyota Venza Limited and available on the XLE trim. The Nissan Murano SL and Platinum come standard with an 11-speaker Bose® Premium Audio System with dual subwoofers.
- The Toyota Venza can keep your devices topped off with four USB charge ports — two 1.5 AMP ports at the front and two 2.1 AMP ports at the rear — plus a USB data port at the front. All Toyota Venza models also come standard with Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging with a charge indicator light. In contrast, the Nissan Murano comes standard with two USB-A and two USB-C ports but does not have wireless charging on any trim.
- The Toyota Venza comes standard with a height-adjustable, hands-free power liftgate with jam protection across all trims. In comparison, a Motion Activated Liftgate is exclusive on the Nissan Murano SL and Platinum trims.
- Venza XLE, Nightshade, and Limited grades include a 1-year trial to Drive Connect and the LE is Drive Connect-capable. This connected service includes Cloud Navigation with Google Points-of-Interest (POI) data, Intelligent Assistant with "Hey, Toyota," and Destination Assist which is 4G network dependent. Only the Murano Platinum trim comes with NissanConnect® services, which features built-in GPS navigation, Nissan Door to Door Navigation, and voice commands with "Hey Nissan."
- Toyota Venza models have a Wi-Fi Connect trial of up to 30 days or 3GB of data. It includes AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and a 1-month Integrated Streaming trial for Apple Music® and Amazon Music accounts - which is 4G network dependent and requires separate customer subscriptions. In comparison, the Murano does not come with Wi-Fi hotspot capability.
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Toyota Venza vs. Nissan Murano
Safety & Convenience
- The Toyota Venza comes standard with eight airbags, including driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver knee airbag, front passenger seat cushion airbag, and front and rear side curtain airbags. In comparison, the Nissan Murano comes with eight airbags including a Nissan Advanced Airbag System with dual-stage front airbags, seat-mounted side-impact airbags for front and rear-seat outboard occupants, driver and front-passenger knee airbags, and roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental airbags.
- The Toyota Venza enhances rear visibility with a standard integrated backup camera with projected path and dynamic grid lines across all trims, with an additional backup camera washer on the Limited trim. The Nissan Murano comes standard with a Rearview Monitor on the SV and Midnight Edition trims.
- Toyota Venza comes equipped with the Star Safety System™, which includes Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), a Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), and Smart Stop Technology® (SST). Conversely, the Nissan Murano comes standard with Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS), a 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with a G-sensor on AWD models, Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD), and Brake Assist. However, the Murano does not have a feature comparable to the Venza’s Smart Stop Technology®.
- An Electric Parking Brake (EPB) with Brake Hold is standard on the Toyota Venza, a feature not available on the Nissan Murano.
- All Toyota Venza trims have a Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) as a standard feature. Similarly, the Nissan Murano comes standard with a Blind Spot Warning and Rear Cross Traffic Alert feature.
- The Toyota Venza is equipped with Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5+ (TSS 2.5+), which includes Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), and Road Sign Assist (RSA). In comparison, the Nissan Murano has Nissan Safety Shield® 360 and other driver assistance technologies, which include Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Rear Automatic Braking, Lane Departure Warning, Intelligent Lane Intervention, High Beam Assist, and Intelligent Cruise Control. Unlike on the Venza on which Road Sign Assist (RSA) is standard on every model, Nissan’s Traffic Sign Recognition is only available on the Murano SL and Platinum trims.
- The Toyota Venza Limited trim comes standard with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) with features including a 360-degree Overhead View in low-speed drive and reverse, as well as a Curb View. In comparison, the Nissan Murano SL and Platinum trims come standard with the Intelligent Around View® Monitor.
Warranty
- The Toyota Venza comes with a Basic Warranty for three years or 36,000 miles, a Powertrain Warranty for five years or 60,000 miles, and a Corrosion Perforation Warranty for five years with unlimited miles. In comparison, the Nissan Murano has a Basic Limited Warranty coverage for three years or 36,000 miles, a Powertrain Limited Warranty for five years or 60,000 miles, and a Corrosion (Perforation) Limited Warranty for five years and unlimited miles.
- The Toyota Venza has a Restraint Systems Warranty for five years or 60,000 miles. Conversely, the Murano does not have a separate Restraint Systems Warranty but includes restraint systems coverage within its Powertrain Limited Warranty for the same duration.
- As a hybrid vehicle, the Toyota Venza also comes with a Hybrid System Warranty for eight years or 100,000 miles and a Hybrid Battery Warranty for ten years or 150,000 miles, neither of which are available with the Nissan Murano as it does not have a hybrid engine option.
- Every new Venza benefits from ToyotaCare, which is a maintenance plan covering normal factory-scheduled maintenance for two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first. Conversely, the Nissan Murano does not come with a complimentary maintenance plan but has a purchasable Maintenance Care Protection Plan.
- All Toyota Venza models come with 24-hour Roadside Assistance for two years with unlimited mileage. In comparison, the Nissan Murano has 24-hour Roadside Assistance coverage for three years or 36,000 miles.
- The Toyota Venza has an up to 10-year trial of Safety Connect, which includes an Emergency Assistance Button, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification, and Stolen Vehicle Locator, and is 4G network dependent. In contrast, only the Nissan Murano Platinum comes with services like Automatic Collision Notification, Emergency Call, and Stolen Vehicle Locator through a 3-year trial access to Premium and Premium Plus NissanConnect Services powered by SiriusXM® trial.
Toyota Venza vs. Nissan Murano
Design
- Both the Toyota Venza and Nissan Murano have a seating capacity of five. The Venza has a cargo volume of up to 55.1/28.8 cu. ft. (behind the front/rear seats) when equipped with the Star Gaze® fixed panoramic roof. With a moonroof, the Murano has an available cargo volume of up to 65/31.1 cu. ft. (with rear seat up down/up).
- The Toyota Venza comes standard with a leather-trimmed power tilt/telescopic three-spoke steering wheel with audio controls and a Multi-Information Display (MID). The Limited trim offers enhanced comfort with its standard heated steering wheel. The Nissan Murano comes standard with a leather-wrapped steering wheel and a tilt and telescoping steering column. Additionally, the SL and Platinum trims come standard with a heated steering wheel.
- In terms of upholstery, the Toyota Venza Limited comes standard with Perforated SofTex®-trimmed heated and ventilated front seats. The XLE and Nightshade Edition trims come with SofTex®-trimmed heated front seats, while the LE trim comes with fabric-trimmed seats. In contrast, the Nissan Murano Platinum trim has semi-aniline leather-appointed climate-controlled seats with diamond-quilted inserts as standard. The SV and the Midnight Edition have leatherette-trimmed seats, while the SL trim includes leather-appointed seats. Heated front seats come standard across all Murano trims.
- The Toyota Venza Nightshade Edition is equipped with 19-inch multi-spoke, gloss-black alloy wheels. The LE trim has 18-inch multi-spoke, two-tone machine-finished alloy wheels. The Limited and XLE trims have 19-inch multi-spoke, metallic-finished alloy wheels. The Nissan Murano comes with 18-inch machine-finished aluminum-alloy wheels on the SV, 20-inch black aluminum-alloy wheels on the Midnight Edition, and 20-inch wheels on the SL and Platinum trims.
- On the exterior, the Toyota Venza Nightshade Edition has a black acrylic front grille with smoked chrome-finished accents, while the LE, XLE, and Limited trims have a multi-layer dark gray front grille with chrome-finished accents. A Star Gaze® fixed panoramic electrochromic roof with on/off control and a power sunshade is an available option on the Nightshade and Limited trims. The Nissan Murano has a standard chrome-finished grille on the SV, SL, and Platinum trims, while the Midnight Edition comes with a black grille. A Dual Panel Panoramic Moonroof is standard on the SL and Platinum trims.
- The Toyota Venza LE, XLE, and Limited models come standard with color-keyed heated power outside mirrors featuring turn signal, blind spot warning indicators, puddle lights, and driver's-side auto-folding controls for added convenience. The Nissan Murano comes standard with heated outside mirrors and LED turn signal indicators across all trims, but does not include puddle lights or auto-folding controls.
- The Toyota Venza comes standard with dual LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) with on/off feature, LED fog lights, LED taillights, stop lights, and LED projector headlights. Similarly, the Nissan Murano comes standard with LED headlights accompanied by LED signature Daytime Running Lights, automatic on/off headlights, LED fog lights, and LED taillights.
Features & Specifications
- The Toyota Venza LE trim has a curb weight of 3,847 lbs., while the XLE and Nightshade trims are slightly heavier at 3,891 lbs., and the Limited trim has a curb weight of 3,913 lbs. Alternately, the Nissan Murano's curb weight varies across its all-wheel-drive lineup, with the SV and Midnight Edition trims weighing 3,892 lbs., the SL at 3,926 lbs., and the Platinum trim at 4,165 lbs.
- When it comes to dimensions, the Toyota Venza has an overall length of 186.6 inches, a width of 73 inches, and a height of 65.9 inches. Conversely, the Nissan Murano measures 192.8 inches in length, 75.4 inches in width, and 67.8 inches in overall height.
- The Toyota Venza has a ground clearance of 8.3 inches, providing a notable advantage over the Nissan Murano's 6.9 inches ground clearance, and potentially impacting its performance on difficult terrains.
- In the front/rear, the Toyota Venza has a headroom of 38.6/39.0 inches, hip room of 54.4/45.2 inches, legroom of 40.9/37.8 inches, and shoulder room of 57.4/56.9 inches. The Nissan Murano competes closely, with front/rear headroom of 39.9/39.8 inches without a moonroof, hip room of 55.4/55.2 inches, legroom of 40.5/38.7 inches, and shoulder room of 59.5/58.9 inches.
- All Toyota Venza trims come equipped with all-season radial tires and a temporary spare tire. Similarly, the Nissan Murano comes standard with all-season tires across its trims; however, it does not specify the inclusion of a spare tire.
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Toyota Venza vs. Nissan Murano
Conclusion
- The Toyota Venza has impressive EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 40 mpg in the city, 37 mpg on the highway, and 39 mpg combined, which significantly surpasses that of the Nissan Murano. The EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 20 mpg in the city, 28 mpg on the highway, and 23 mpg combined. Additionally, the Toyota Venza's Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV) rating further accentuates its environmental consideration, which is not granted to the Murano.
- Every Toyota Venza comes standard with an Electronically Controlled Braking (ECB) system, integrating regenerative braking to enhance efficiency — this advanced system is not found on the Nissan Murano.
- The Toyota Venza ensures adaptability with its array of standard drive modes, including Eco, Sport, Normal, and EV mode, enabling an optimized driving experience for any scenario. The Nissan Murano does not have drive modes listed on the Nissan website.
- The Venza's convenience is amplified with standard Qi-compatible wireless charging, complete with a charge indicator light, while the Murano has an optional USB Charging Cable Set, which lacks the wireless convenience found in the Venza.
- Whether tackling rugged trails or cruising city streets, the Toyota Venza's generous 8.3-inch ground clearance has a notable benefit, potentially enhancing its capability across varied terrains compared to the Nissan Murano's 6.9-inch clearance.
- Every Toyota Venza comes with ToyotaCare, a regular factory scheduled maintenance plan providing coverage for two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first, for added value and peace of mind. In comparison, the Nissan Murano doesn’t have a complimentary maintenance plan and requires an additional purchase for its Maintenance Care Protection Plan.
- Price matters whether you're buying your first car or upgrading to a luxury model. The entry-level Toyota Venza LE has a base MSRP of $35,070, while the top-of-the-line Limited trim has a base MSRP of $43,215. In contrast, the AWD Nissan Murano begins at a higher threshold, with the SV trim starting at a base MSRP of $39,980, and stretching up to a base MSRP of $47,900 for the top-tier Platinum trim.