"The Murano accelerates like most other V6-powered crossovers in the class. It's not quick, but it easily merges into highway traffic. Its continuously variable automatic transmission balances performance and efficiency; the suspension leans toward comfort. A solid all-around performer but not sporty." -Edmunds
Engine specs of the 2018 Nissan Murano
With a single powertrain on offer, the 2018 Nissan Murano hosts a 3.5L DOHC 24-valve V6 engine. This comes with a CVT transmission and two drivetrains to choose from. At a price point of $30,800, the 2018 Murano is capable of churning out 260 HP and 240 lb-ft of torque. With such power to offer it is probably segment-leading in terms of HP generated.
Models
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2018 Nissan Murano
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2018 Ford Edge
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2018 Kia Sorento
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2018 Hyundai Santa Fe
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MSRP
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$30,800
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$29,220
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$25,900
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$29,850
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Engine
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3.5L DOHC 24-valve V6
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2.0L Turbocharged 4-cylinder
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2.4L 4-cylinder
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3.3L 24-valve V-6
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Transmission
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CVT Automatic
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6-Speed Automatic
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6-Speed Automatic
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6-Speed Automatic
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Power (hp@ RPM)
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260 hp @ RPM
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245 hp @ 5500RPM
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185 hp @ 6000RPM
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290 hp @ 6400RPM
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Torque (lb-ft@ RPM)
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240 lb-ft @ RPM
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275 lb-ft @ 3000RPM
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178 lb-ft @4000 RPM
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252 lb-ft @ 5200RPM
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In comparison with its competition, we have the Hyundai Santa Fe that features a 3.3-liter V6 engine that churns out 290 HP while generating 252 lb-ft of torque. It is followed by the Nissan Murano and Ford Edge ranks after with the generation of 245 HP. The 2018 Kia Sorento gets a 2.4-liter 4 cylinder engine and generates 185 HP with the same, even lesser than Ford's 2.0-liter turbocharged engine.
Acceleration of the 2018 Nissan Murano
The 2018 Nissan Murano has an average acceleration to offer, credited to its decent power output. For a crossover to go from 0-60 mph in just 7.8 seconds is indeed a fine feat. With 240 lb-ft of torque on offer it also goes the quarter-mile in 16.0 seconds, it surely isn't the fastest in the segment but these numbers aren't bad either.
Models
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2018 Nissan Murano
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2018 Ford Edge
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2018 Kia Sorento
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2018 Hyundai Santa Fe
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0-60 MPH (seconds)
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7.8 sec
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7.3 sec
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8.7 sec
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7.3 sec
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Quarter mile (seconds)
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16.0 sec
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15.7 sec
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16.4 sec
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15.8 sec
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Engine
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3.5L
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2.0L
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2.4L
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3.3L
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Emission
Tons/yr. of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
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7.4
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7.4
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7.3
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8.4
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The fastest car in comparison is surprisingly a tie between the most powered Hyundai Santa Fe and the 2018 Ford Edge, both of which go from 0-60 mph in just 7.3 seconds; they also clock the quarter-mile a split second after each other. The Ford records it in just 15.7 seconds, while the Santa Fe does it in 15.8 seconds. It is pretty clear that the turbo engine of the Ford Edge seems to be quite effective. Let's go-ahead to check if it is efficient as well.
Braking of the 2018 Nissan Murano
Equipped with a fine set of brakes that match the offering of most of its competitors, the 2018 Nissan Murano gets a set of 12.6-inch rotors for the front wheels while it offers a set of 12.1-inch rotors for the rear wheels. This set of brakes help it come to a standstill at 119 ft from a speed of 60 mph. This is indeed a fine record given that the Nissan Murano weighs 3769 pounds.
Models
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2018 Nissan Murano
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2018 Ford Edge
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2018 Kia Sorento
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2018 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Brake Front(in)
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12.6
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13.6
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12.6
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12.6
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Brake Rear(in)
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12.1
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12.4
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12.0
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11.9
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Curb weight(lbs)
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3769
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3927
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3704
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4026
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60-0 MPH (ft.)
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119
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125
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130
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125
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When compared with its competition we find that the Nissan Murano has the best brake performance in class. It is followed by the Ford Edge and Hyundai Santa Fe that record coming to a halt from 60 mph in 125 ft each. Do keep note that the 2018 Ford Edge comes equipped with the largest rotors in class, measuring 13.6 inches for the front and 12.4 inches for the rear. Ranking last we have the Kia Sorento that measures a distance of 130 feet for the same.