Nissan Murano Z50 or Nissan Pathfinder R51?

2003–2008 vs 2005–2014 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Murano Z50 4,770 mm, Pathfinder R51 4,859 mm — a 9 cm difference.
Boot: Murano Z50 476 l, Pathfinder R51 515 l.
Lowest consumption: Murano Z50 10 l/100 km, Pathfinder R51 8.3 l/100 km.
Power: Murano Z50 120–180 kW, Pathfinder R51 128–228 kW.
Standard equipment: Murano Z50 38 items (SE), Pathfinder R51 29 items (XE).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Nissan Murano Z502003–2008 · 3 engines · SE, LE, S, SLSpecifications →Listings →

Nissan Pathfinder R512005–2014 · 8 engines · XE, SE, LE, SE+Specifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Nissan Murano Z502003–2008no listings	Nissan Pathfinder R512005–2014no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,770 mm	Length4,740 mm–4,859 mm
Width	Width1,880 mm	Width1,848 mm–1,850 mm
Height	Height1,705 mm–1,710 mm	Height1,760 mm–1,785 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,825 mm	Wheelbase2,850 mm–2,853 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance180 mm–185 mm	Ground clearance220 mm–230 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume438 l–476 l	Trunk volume515 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,620 kg–1,870 kg	Curb weight2,000 kg–2,405 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank82 l	Fuel tank80 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2003–2008	Production years2005–2014
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines8
Power	Power120–180 kW (163–245 hp)	Power128–228 kW (174–310 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.5–3.5	Displacement (l)2.5–5.6
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Front-wheel	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Rear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption10 l/100 km · 2.5	Lowest consumption8.3 l/100 km · 2.5 dCi 190
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · 3.5 V6 2WD	Best 0–100 km/h7 s · 5.6 V8
Top speed	Top speed200 km/h	Top speed200 km/h
Trim levelsSE · XE
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim38 · SE	Items in the base trim29 · XE
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim44 · LE	Items in the top trim46 · LE
Equipment · Comfort9 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior9 · 6
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Electric Driver's Seat	Electric Driver's Seat✓	Electric Driver's Seat—
7 Seats	7 Seats—	7 Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Rear Armrest	Rear Armrest✓	Rear Armrest—
Third Row of Seats	Third Row of Seats—	Third Row of Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 1
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Equipment · Safety8 · 8
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior4 · 4
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels✓	R18 Wheels—
Roof Rails	Roof Rails—	Roof Rails✓
Metallic Paint	Metallic Paint✓	Metallic Paint—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate—	Engine skid plate✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Nissan Murano Z50 or Nissan Pathfinder R51?

Length: Nissan Pathfinder R51 4,859 mm, Nissan Murano Z50 4,770 mm (a 89 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,853 vs 2,825 mm. Boot: 515 vs 476 l.

Which uses less fuel — Nissan Murano Z50 or Nissan Pathfinder R51?

The most frugal Nissan Murano Z50 uses 10 l/100 km (2.5); the most frugal Nissan Pathfinder R51 8.3 l/100 km (2.5 dCi 190).

Which is more powerful — Nissan Murano Z50 or Nissan Pathfinder R51?

The strongest Nissan Murano Z50 makes 180 kW (245 hp) (3.5 V6 2WD); the strongest Nissan Pathfinder R51 228 kW (310 hp) (5.6 V8).

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