Compare the2024 Mitsubishi OutlanderVS 2025 Nissan Murano

Both the Outlander and the Murano have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front and rear side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, front seat center airbag, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, front wheel drive, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors, available all wheel drive and around view monitors.

The Outlander comes with a full 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The Murano’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 2 years or 24,000 miles sooner.

Mitsubishi’s powertrain warranty covers the Outlander 5 years and 40,000 miles longer than Nissan covers the Murano. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles. Coverage on the Murano ends after only 5 years or 60,000 miles.

The Outlander’s corrosion warranty is 2 years longer than the Murano’s (7 vs. 5 years).

On the EPA test cycle the Outlander gets better mileage than the Murano:

The Outlander has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The Murano doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

The Outlander has a standard continuously variable transmission (CVT). With no “steps” between gears, it can keep the engine at the most efficient speed for fuel economy, or keep it at its peak horsepower indefinitely for maximum acceleration. The Murano doesn’t offer a CVT.

The Outlander SE/Black Edition/SEL’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 45 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Murano’s 55 series tires.

For greater off-road capability the Outlander SE/Black Edition/SEL has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Murano (8.4 vs. 8.3 inches), allowing the Outlander to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The Mitsubishi Outlander may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 600 to 650 pounds less than the Nissan Murano.

The Outlander is 7.5 inches shorter than the Murano, making the Outlander easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The front grille of the Outlander uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The Murano doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The Outlander has standard seating for 7 passengers; the Murano can only carry 5.

The Outlander has 13.5 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Murano (125.5 vs. 112).

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the Outlander’s middle and third row seats recline. The Murano’s rear seats don’t recline.

The Outlander’s cargo area provides more volume than the Murano.

The Outlander’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Murano’s (2000 vs. 1500 pounds).

Standard Trailer Stability Assist on the Outlander uses the Active Stability Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The Murano doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

J.D. Power and Associates surveys of service recipients show that Mitsubishi service is better than Nissan. J.D. Power ranks Mitsubishi 8th in service department satisfaction (above the industry average). With a 15% lower rating, Nissan is ranked 16th.

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The Outlander S-AWC has standard headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The Murano doesn’t offer headlight washers.

Consumer Reports® recommends the Mitsubishi Outlander, based on reliability, safety and performance.

The Mitsubishi Outlander outsold the Nissan Murano by almost three to one during 2024.