• The Nissan Murano earns an EPA-estimated 21 city / 27 highway MPG versus up to 19 city / 25 highway for the Passport.* 
• Zero Gravity seats come front and rear in the Murano, with available ventilated, massaging front seats on Platinum. 
• The Nissan Murano leans toward commuting and road-trip comfort, while the Passport offers more cargo room and heavier towing. 

The Murano leads in fuel economy and seat comfort, while the Passport leads in cargo room and towing. The table below lines up the figures that shape your everyday drive, using each SUV's best available number. 

Those two extra highway MPG add up quickly on a daily I-495 loop, and the Murano's VC-Turbo engine and nine-speed automatic are tuned for exactly that kind of driving. The Passport's larger cargo hold favors anyone packing camping gear every weekend. 

The Nissan Murano earns an EPA-estimated 21 city / 27 highway MPG, compared with up to 19 city / 25 highway MPG for the Passport.* On a Route 20 commute toward Worcester, that efficiency means fewer fuel stops across a busy month. 

Credit goes to the VC-Turbo engine, which continuously adjusts its compression ratio, favoring efficiency at a steady cruise and power when you accelerate to pass. The Passport delivers more horsepower, though the Murano's 260 lb.-ft. of torque gives it a quick, eager response from stoplight to stoplight. Both SUVs run on regular gasoline. 

The Murano offers more seat comfort features, while the Passport offers more cargo room. The Nissan Murano's Zero Gravity seats in both rows are shaped to support your body and ease fatigue on longer trips. Rear passengers get 36.3 inches of legroom, so teens and adults stretch out on the way to apple picking at Tougas Family Farm. 

An available panoramic moonroof fills the cabin with light, and 64-color ambient lighting lets you set the mood after a long day. Platinum adds ventilated, massaging front seats wrapped in quilted semi-aniline leather. The Passport offers more cargo space behind the second row, 44.0 cubic feet versus 32.9, yet the Murano still fits 10 carry-on suitcases, according to Car and Driver. Automatic Brake Hold also lets you rest your foot at every red light. 

The Murano leans toward commuter-friendly tech, while the Passport's TrailSport grades lean toward off-road hardware. The Nissan Murano features dual 12.3-inch displays with Google built-in, putting Google Maps and voice commands right on the dashboard. The available 3D Enhanced Intelligent Around View® Monitor adds Invisible Hood View and Front Wide View, handy for easing into a snug spot at the Westborough commuter rail station lot. 

For longer highway stretches, the available ProPILOT Assist 2.1 supports hands-off driving in a single lane on compatible freeways. For the commute, the school runs, and the weekend getaway, the Murano's technology keeps every mile calm and connected.