The 2025 Nissan Murano vs. the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder: Family SUV Comparison

If you’re looking for a new family ride, the 2025 Nissan Murano and the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder are two popular contenders. This guide can help you decide which one to test drive at our Nissan dealership.

Comparing the 2025 Nissan Murano vs. the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder at Your Nissan Dealership

Class and Size

The 2025 Murano and the 2025 Pathfinder are Nissan’s midsize SUVs, but they suit families of different sizes. The Murano is a five-seater with two spacious rows of seats and luxury comfort features. The Pathfinder is a three-row SUV with standard seats for eight, a feature that makes it a better choice for growing or large families.

Cabin and Cargo

Whether you need a smaller or a bigger SUV, both models offer exceptional comfort. The Murano has a luxurious cabin with 44.3 inches of legroom in the front row and 36.3 inches at the rear. Behind the second-row seats, the cargo area has a volume of 32.9 cubic feet, and you can expand this space behind the front seats thanks to the standard 60/40 split-folding rear bench. This SUV can also tow 1,500 pounds.

The Pathfinder provides the driver and front passenger with the same generous legroom as the Murano. Second-row passengers get 35.5 inches of legroom, while the third row is perfect for children with its 28 inches of legroom. The main cargo area has a volume of 16.6 cubic feet, which is plenty of room for luggage or groceries. This model can be customized with second-row captain’s chairs and can tow between 3,500 and 6,000 pounds.

Performance

Nissan equips both SUVs with powerful engine options, providing plenty of power for confident driving on and off the road. Under the Murano’s hood lives a 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder engine with 241 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. Front-wheel drive is standard on the base trim, while all-wheel drive is available on the base model and standard on the upper trims.

The Pathfinder’s beating heart is a 3.5L V6 engine with a standard output of 284 horsepower and 259 pound-feet of torque, and 295 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque on the performance-tuned Rock Creek trim level. Front-wheel drive is standard, and four-wheel drive is available on all trims except for the Rock Creek, which comes in standard four-wheel drive.

Off-Roading Abilities

Both SUVs can suit city dwellers and outdoor enthusiasts alike, but the Pathfinder is the more off-road capable of the two. This model’s four-wheel drive provides better traction on rugged terrains compared to the Murano’s all-wheel drive system. The Pathfinder Rock Creek also comes standard with all-terrain tires, whereas all Murano models come standard with all-season tires.

To decide which of these two capable SUVs you should drive home, visit us at Alan Webb Nissan in Vancouver, WA, to take both models for a test drive.

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