Nissan Murano vs Toyota Corolla Cross

Nissan Murano

Crossover · Gasoline

Toyota Corolla Cross

Crossover · Gasoline

Car A

Nissan Murano

The Nissan Murano blends family-ready space, 5-star safety, and usable performance at a price that’s good value in its segment. It suits growing families and road trips without chasing premium frills or track-day speed.

5 seatsCrossoverGasoline5-star safety249 hp

Car B

Toyota Corolla Cross

A sensible five-seat family car that leans on reliability and safety while keeping costs in check. Useful cargo space and efficient gasoline running make it a strong fit for growing families and daily commuting.

5 seatsCrossoverGasoline5-star safety6.5 L/100km

Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatssame usage profilestrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 85 / 72

City 37 / 55

Budget / value 60 / 71

Road trip 76 / 50

Performance 28 / 27

Cargo 66 / 34

Practical 59 / 56

Premium 32 / 23

Winter 38 / 34

Scores out of 100. Blue = Nissan Murano · Orange = Toyota Corolla Cross

Specs side-by-side

Spec Nissan Murano Toyota Corolla Cross

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Pros & cons

Nissan Murano

5-star safety rating for added reassurance
1050 L cargo space supports growing families and road trips
0–100 km/h in 7.4 s makes merging and passing easy
$32,500 pricing is good value in its segment for a 249 hp, 5-seat SUV
Five seats only—no third row for larger families
Average fuel economy (9.6 L/100 km) rather than class-leading
Not aimed at performance driving despite decent power
Reliability score of 78 may not satisfy shoppers seeking top-tier marks

Toyota Corolla Cross

Prioritizes reliability and safety for family duty
Good value in its segment around $25,000
Efficient for its class at 6.5 L/100 km, easing fuel costs
Five seats and a 487 L trunk handle school runs and weekend hauls
Not for performance seekers; acceleration is modest (0–100 km/h in 9.2 s)
Gasoline-only powertrain in this spec; no electrified driving experience
Five-seat layout only, so larger families needing three rows should look elsewhere
Limited premium appeal if you want upscale materials and features

Verdict

Pick Nissan Murano if…

Efficiency & everyday ease

Nissan Murano is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.

Pick Toyota Corolla Cross if…

Performance & capability

Toyota Corolla Cross is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Nissan Murano

Toyota Corolla Cross

Verdict

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